David Chang

Fisherman Finds Body in Mullica River

An investigation is underway after a body was found in the Mullica River in Washington Township, Burlington County Saturday.

Police say a fisherman discovered the body in the water near Hog Islands just before 11 a.m. The State Police Marine Unit responded to the scene and pulled the body out of the water.

Officials have not yet determined the gender of the person or a cause of death. Investigators say it appears the person had been in the water for a little while. The body was turned over to the Medical Examiner’s Office.

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