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Severely decomposed body found floating in Ohio River

Around 6:30 p.m. police were notified of the body which was found near Chickasaw Park.

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Louisville Metro Police are investigating after a body was found floating in the Ohio River Thursday evening.

Around 6:30 p.m. police were notified of the body which was found near Chickasaw Park.

Investigators said the body has suffered "severe decomposition." They are waiting for autopsy results to determine information such as age and sex.

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