WOODFIN, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Police are investigating after a body was discovered Sunday afternoon in the French Broad River.
About 4 p.m., two men fishing along the west bank of the river, just north of Flynn Branch Road, spotted what they believed to be a body and called authorities, according to the Woodfin Police Department.
Officers responded and requested assistance from West Buncombe Fire Department and the medical examiner’s office. The body, which was wrapped in debris and mud, was recovered from the water and taken to Raleigh for examination.
“Our staff will continue working with the Medical Examiner’s Office over the coming days and weeks to identify the body and hope to bring closure to a family who has been missing their loved one,” Woodfin police said in a Facebook post.
Police did not say whether the person was believed to be a victim of Tropical Storm Helene, foul play or an accidental death.
Officials said they will provide updates as the investigation continues.