Deputies investigating after body found in Catawba River in Morganton

MORGANTON, N.C. — Deputies are investigating after a body was found in the Catawba River in Morganton Friday afternoon.

According to the sheriff, they believe the man’s body was on the bank of the river for about 10 days.

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Authorities have not released his identity, but said they don’t believe it is part of a missing person investigation.

No other details have been released at this point.

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