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Investigation underway after woman found dead in Schuylkill River: Police

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Editor's Note: This incident has been tied to a murder-suicide in Montgomery County. For new details, click here.

Philadelphia police are investigating a woman's death after her body was discovered in the Schuylkill River Saturday morning.

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Police said officers were called to the 4500 block of Kelly Drive at approximately 10:40 a.m. Saturday, May 10, 2025, after receiving reports of a person in the river.

Medics on scene pronounced the woman dead at 11 a.m.

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Police have not yet announced how they believe the woman died or how long she was in the water for.

No details about the identity of the woman have been released. Police said the investigation is ongoing.

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