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Body found in Elizabeth River, Chesapeake police say

The investigation began when officers responded to the 2900 block of Wheeling Avenue for a report of a floating body.

NORFOLK, Va. — A body was found floating in the Elizabeth River on Saturday morning, the Chesapeake Police Department said.

The investigation began when officers responded to the 2900 block of Wheeling Avenue for a report of a floating body shortly before 9:30 a.m. Saturday. That's down the street from Indian River Road near the city line with Norfolk.

Responding officers then located the body, which was starting to decompose, according to police.

The police department's Underwater Search and Recovery Team assisted in the removal of the body. It was transported to the Medical Examiner's Office for identification and to determine the cause of death.

Officials are still investigating the incident.

Anyone with information about what happened can reach out to the Crime Line by calling 1-888-562-5887 or submitting a tip to P3 Tips online.

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