Park closed as investigation continues
FORT LEE -- A body was recovered near the Ross Dock picnic area along the Hudson River on Thursday, officials said.
Port Authority police confirmed Palisades Interstate Parkway police officers have recovered a body. The dock is north of the George Washington Bridge in the Palisades Interstate Park.
In a Twitter post, PIP Police said Ross Dock was closed as of about noon for an ongoing investigation.
Additional details were not immediately available. Police said more information would be released later.
An unidentified deceased victim has been recovered from the Hudson River shore line. Scene cleared. Area reopen. Press release to follow.
-- ParkwayPolice (@ParkwayPolice) February 4, 2016
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