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Body Washes Ashore Near Bayswater Street in East Boston

Boston and state police are leading an active investigation while the district attorney says identity and cause of death remain withheld pending forensic work.

Overview

  • A human body was found on an East Boston shore near Bayswater and Annavoy streets around 1 p.m. on Tuesday, prompting an emergency response.
  • Boston Police arrived at about 12:50 p.m. and the Massachusetts State Police Marine Unit was called shortly after at 1:03 p.m., officials said.
  • The Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office confirmed the recovery but gave no information about the decedent’s identity or how they died.
  • Video and on-scene reporting showed a heavy police presence, including multiple boats in Boston Harbor as crews processed the scene.
  • Investigators are maintaining an active scene while standard steps such as coroner review and autopsy proceed before any determination about suspicious circumstances is released.