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Body found floating in Mississippi River

The victim's cause of death is currently undetermined.

NEW ORLEANS — Police are currently investigating the death of a man who's body was found floating in the Mississippi River Friday evening.

The body was found by a boat captain around 6:00  near the Canal Street ferry docking area. After it was reported to 911, the body was recovered and brought to shore, where EMS pronounced the victim dead on the scene.

Police did not disclose the age of the victim, nor did they give any idea on how long they believed the body had been in the river or how it ended up there.

More information will be released further into the investigation.

After an autopsy, the Orleans Parish Coroner’s Office will release the victim's name and the official cause of death once the victim' sfamily is notified.

This is a developing story, and it will be updated with the latest information available. Stick with WWLTV.com for the latest news.

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