A death investigation is underway after a woman’s body was discovered in the Los Angeles River Friday.
Los Angeles police received reports of a body in the river near Riverside Drive by the 5 Freeway at 7:42 a.m.
Crews with the Los Angeles Fire Department arrived at the scene and recovered the body from the water.
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A person looks at a homeless encampment on the banks of the Los Angeles River during heavy rains in Long Beach, California, on February 13, 2025. (Photo by Patrick T. Fallon / AFP) (Photo by PATRICK T. FALLON/AFP via Getty Images) -
Water flows in the Los Angeles River on Friday, Jan. 3, 2025. (Myung J. Chun / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)
It’s unclear when the woman died or how long her body was at the location.
No further details, including her identity, were released as the authorities continue the investigation.
Anyone with additional information on the case can call LAPD at 1-877-527-3247.
