Body of 71-year-old man found in icy N.J. river, police say

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The discovery of a body in the Rockaway River in the town of Boonton Monday morning is under investigation by police and the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office, according to a statement from the agencies.

The body of the unidentified 71-year-old man was recovered from the icy river shortly after 10 a.m., the office said.

While the investigation and examination by the medical examiner’s office was ongoing Monday evening, the man’s death is not suspected to be criminal in nature, investigators said.

Anyone with information is encouraged to call the Major Crimes Unit of the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office at 973-285-6200, or the Town of Boonton Police Department at 973-402-9371.

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Chris Sheldon may be reached at csheldon@njadvancemedia.com.

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