![Body Found in Mississippi River on Monday Morning](http://townsquare.media/site/182/files/2019/03/GettyImages-485148582.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Body Found in Mississippi River on Monday Morning
A body was discovered in the Mississippi River near Port Allen on Monday morning (Sept. 26).
The West Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office responded to a call around 7:00 am that a tugboat had spotted the body in the river.
A flotilla was summoned to extract the body from the river.
Sources said investigators did not immediately find any signs of foul play.
Details on the person's identity or a cause of death have not been released by authorities.
This is a developing story and the investigation is ongoing.
10 of Louisiana's Weirdest Laws
More From News Talk 96.5 KPEL
![Child That Drowned Behind Louisiana Welcome Center Identified, 1-Year-Old Brother Also Found](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2024/07/attachment-Untitled-design-1.jpg?w=980&q=75)
![The No. 3 Breakfast Restaurant in the Nation Is Right Here in Louisiana](http://townsquare.media/site/29/files/2022/09/attachment-Breakfast-Photo-courtesy-of-Brick-Spoon.jpg?w=980&q=75)
![Why These Are the 8 Major Red Flags for Anyone Moving to Louisiana](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2024/01/attachment-Welcome-to-Louisiana.jpg?w=980&q=75)
![Mass Shooting Late Sunday Night in New Orleans Leaves One Dead, 11 Wounded](http://townsquare.media/site/34/files/2021/03/GettyImages-1212883606.jpg?w=980&q=75)
![This Louisiana Restaurant Was Named One of the ‘Best Diners, Drive-Ins, And Dives’ in the U.S.](http://townsquare.media/site/182/files/2020/01/GettyImages-1198297138.jpg?w=980&q=75)
![The Most Expensive House for Sale in Louisiana is Truly Stunning](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2024/03/attachment-Zillow.com-New-Orleans.jpg?w=980&q=75)
![SLEMCO Responds to Customer Frustration over Inflated Bills](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2024/02/attachment-Untitled-design-61.jpg?w=980&q=75)
![The Top 6 Most Terrifying Abandoned Louisiana Locations People Still Love to Explore](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2016/08/Six-Flags-NewOrleans-flickr-Photo.jpg?w=980&q=75)
![The Most Expensive Property in Louisiana Is This Beautiful 66 Acres in Lake Charles](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2023/09/attachment-0-contraband-aly-lake-charles-la-1.jpg?w=980&q=75)