Asheville Police investigate body found near French Broad River
Karen Chávez
Asheville Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding a body found the morning of Nov. 16 near the French Broad River.
Police spokeswoman Christina Hallingse said police received a report of a deceased person in the area of Emma Road and responded this morning.
"The medical examiner arrived on scene and an autopsy is scheduled for later this week," Hallingse said.
The scene was cleared by noon.
Hallingse would not say if police know the gender or approximate age of the person found, or if they believe the person was the victim of a crime.
"This incident remains under further investigation," she said.
This story will be updated.
Karen Chávez is an award-winning outdoors and environment reporter for the Asheville Citizen Times and USA TODAY Network.
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