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Body Found in Christina River

Don Rush

NEWPORT, Del. (AP) - Authorities say they are investigating a suspicious death after a body was found in the Christina River.

Delaware State Police say the body of a male was reported floating near the Newport boat ramp Saturday morning. Emergency workers declared the person dead at the scene.

Forensic investigators are working to identify the person and his cause of death.

Police did not release any additional information.

Don Rush is the News Director and Senior Producer of News and Public Affairs at Delmarva Public Media. An award-winning journalist, Don reports major local issues of the day, from sea level rise, to urban development, to the changing demographics of Delmarva.