Body Washes Ashore in Jamestown - Authorities Investigating

Body Washes Ashore in Jamestown - Authorities Investigating

A body washed ashore in Jamestown on Sunday - and police are now investigating the circumstances.

Shortly after 7:30 AM, Jamestown Police and Fire Departments responded to a report of a body that had washed ashore off Seaside Drive near Heads Beach.

According to police, a nearby swimmer had noticed the body and asked someone on shore to call authorities. 

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The Rhode Island State Police, Department of Environmental Management, and the U.S. Coast Guard were also notified.

Police said the Rhode Island State Medical Examiner’s Office later responded to the scene and took custody of the body. 

A multi-agency investigation is currently underway and RISP is serving as the lead agency.

No additional information is being released at this time.