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Body found in Cumberland River in Nashville

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NASHVILLE – Authorities are investigating a body that was found in the Cumberland River in northwest Nashville.

Police told WKRN-TV that a boater spotted the body around 1:45 p.m. on Sunday.

Officials, including the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency, say because of the condition of the body they’re unable to tell gender, race or cause of death.

A medical examiner is expected to further examine the body.