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NOPD: Human remains found in water near City Park

A fisherman near Mirabeau Avenue and Wisner Boulevard discovered the human remains around 12:47 p.m. on Saturday.
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NEW ORLEANS — Decomposing human remains were found on Saturday in a body of water near City Park, according to the New Orleans Police Department.

A fisherman near Mirabeau Avenue and Wisner Boulevard discovered the human remains around 12:47 p.m.

After seeing the body parts, the fisherman flagged down the police. NOPD says they are investigating the incident as an unclassified death.

No other information is available at this time.

Anyone with information that can assist is urged to contact Third District detectives at 504-658-6030.

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