Louisville Metro Police officials are investigating after a dead body was found in the Ohio River Sept. 5.

LMPD's River Unit responded to assist the Louisville Fire Department in recovering a body reported in the river just north of the Belle of Louisville at around 4:30 p.m.

A tugboat operator called to report what looked to be a body on the surface of the water, according to the release.

The River Unit recovered an unidentified body that appears to be an adult. No other details have been made available.

LMPD’s Homicide Unit is continuing to investigate.

This story may update with additional information.

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