NEWPORT, DELAWARE (8/14/2016) Delware State Police are awaiting an autopsy for identification of a body found in the Christina River on Saturday morning.
The body of a male was discovered floating in the river near the boat ramp on Copper Drive near Newport about 8 a.m. Interstate 95 runs along the opposite side of the river in this area.
Emergency crews recovered the body after someone saw it and called 911. It was turned over to the Division of Forensic Science for autopsy.
Police termed the death suspicious and said their investigation is continuing.
Minquas Fire Company and Newport police also responded.