Massachusetts State Police were the first to respond. "The body, which was wrapped and in a state of decomposition, is now with the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner for autopsy purposes.

SOUTH TOMS RIVER, NJ — Authorities found the body of a person in "an advanced state of decomposition" during a wellness check at a South Toms River home on Monday, police confirmed.

A kayaker found a body part in the Tualatin River on Friday. A second part was discovered Saturday. The victim's identity has ...

Authorities say the body had obvious signs of decomposition. Police believe Stovall was homeless, and the death was not deemed suspicious, but the investigation continues.

Recent body recoveries in Oregon rivers not unusual, sheriff's office says The sheriff's office explained, "Biology and increasing water temperatures: Initially, a body will sink due to its density.

On April 15, a body was recovered from the Multnomah Channel off Marine Way. On April 13, crews found a body on the Willamette River in North Portland between Swan Island and Cathedral Park.