Investigation underway after woman’s body recovered from Cumberland River
A woman’s body was pulled from the Cumberland River near the Shelby Park Boat Ramp Thursday.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Update: Metro Nashville Police said crews recovered a woman’s body from the Cumberland River Thursday afternoon.
Police and rescue crews responded to the Cumberland River near the Shelby Park Boat Ramp around 3:40 p.m. after a person called 911 and reported seeing the body in the water.
Detectives at the scene told WSMV they are working to identify the woman, whose body appears to have been in the water for a while. Police said she could be a missing person, but they are still working to confirm that information.
At this time, police said there is no evidence of foul play.
Earlier: The Metro Nashville Police Department is investigating after a body was recovered from the Cumberland River Thursday afternoon.
Police and rescue crews responded to the Cumberland River near the Shelby Park Boat Ramp around 3:40 p.m. following a call to 911.
Officers on the scene told WSMV crews have recovered a body from the river.
No other details have been released.
This is a developing story.
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