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Fishermen discover body on Georgia river: police

Georgia law enforcement officials responded to the Chattahoochee River on Wednesday after reports that two fishermen discovered a body in the water.

Two anglers fishing on the Chattahoochee River in Georgia discovered a body on Wednesday evening, according to police.

The Chattahoochee Hills Police Department said the men came across the body at about 5:30 p.m.

The fishermen called 911 to alert police of their discovery, and officers responded to the Campbellton Park Boat Ramp.

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With the help of Chattahoochee Hills Fire Department and the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, police were able to recover the body from the water.

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Police said the body will be taken to the Fulton County Medical Examiner’s Office for an autopsy.

The Chattahoochee Hills Police Department did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital’s requests for comment and additional information.

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