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Body recovered from Boston Harbor near Fan Pier, police say

A body was recovered from Boston Harbor near Fan Pier Seaport District Friday with marine units from Boston Police and State Police along with Boston Fire on land.David L. Ryan/Globe Staff

The body of a person was recovered from Boston Harbor near Fan Pier in the Seaport District Friday morning, Boston police said.

The body was spotted alongside Waterside Avenue on Fan Pier around 8:16 a.m., police said.

The circumstances of the person’s death are under investigation, police said.

No further information is currently available.


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