Body found in Schuylkill River in South Philly: police

An investigation is underway after police say a body was found in the Schuylkill River Tuesday.

What we know:

At around 5:48 p.m., emergency responders were dispatched to the 3400 block of South 26th Street for reports of a person in the river. 

Upon arrival, an adult male was located in the water. 

Medics arrived on scene and pronounced the man dead at 6:37 p.m. 

What we don't know:

The victim has not been identified.

What's next:

 The incident is under active investigation by South Detectives. 

The Source: The information in this story is from the Philadelphia police. 

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