Body pulled from Yantic River in Norwich

NORWICH, Conn. (WTNH) – A body was removed from the Yantic River Wednesday afternoon in Norwich.

According to police, officers responded to a report of a possible body in the Yantic River at around 4:30 p.m. Since the police were not sure of the exact location, they conducted a systematic search of the area.

While they were setting up in the area, police located the body of an unidentified man at the base of the Route 2 overpass in the area of 42 Town Street. Local fire departments and the dive team assisted in removing the body from the water.

Police have since identified the person as Daniel J. Busby, 26, of Norwich. His cause of death is pending, but authorities said the cause does not appear to be suspicious.

The investigation is ongoing. Stay with News 8 for updates.

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