Body found washed ashore along Connecticut River

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By Brian Kowalenko - email

SPRINGFIELD, MA (WSHM) -

Springfield police are investigating after a body was discovered washed ashore along the banks of the Connecticut River on Friday.

The body was found near the South End Bridge just after 2:30 p.m. Police confirm it was a middle aged male, but they are not releasing an identity or any other information at this time.

Stay with CBS 3 for the latest on this developing story.

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