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Body found in Bow River near Peace Bridge

Emergency crews are on scene at the Bow River near the Peace Bridge following the discovery of a body in the water.

Few other details known

Fire crews investigate after a passerby noticed a body in the Bow River near the Peace Bridge (Monty Kruger/CBC)

Emergency crews are on scene at the Bow River near the Peace Bridge following the discovery of a body in the water.

The body was found justbefore 2 p.m. by a passerby 110 metres west of the bridge.

Jordan Meloche says he was walking in Prince's Island Park looking for a spot for a picnic.

"I just happened to look in the river and what looked likekind of a logended up being, sadly, a person," Meloche said.

He called 911 and flagged down the fire department's water rescue crews.

It's not yet known how longit hadbeen in the river or if the death is being considered suspicious.

Police say a medical examiner is working to determine if foul play is a factor.