Overview
- Police were notified at about 9:40 a.m. Tuesday after a body was seen floating near Central Wharf and officers recovered the person from the water.
- The Salem Police Department posted a statement on social media to announce the recovery and said investigators remain on the scene.
- Authorities have not released the victim’s name or a cause of death and have described reporting as preliminary.
- Standard next steps such as forensic examination and identity confirmation are expected but have not been detailed by police.
- Local outlets say they will provide updates when the department releases more information about identity, cause of death or any signs of foul play.