The Northwestern District Attorney's office told CBS 3 that the body of a white male was discovered in the Connecticut River around 3:45 p.m. on Saturday.
It was found near the Sunderland boat ramp.
The district attorney's office said the body is now in the hands of the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner, which will identify the body and determine the cause of death.
No other information was immediately available.
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