A body was found in the water near the West 4th Street Bridge in South Boston Saturday, according to Boston Fire Department.

Crews responded to reports of a body in the water shortly after 8:30 a.m.

Fire officials said the body was about 30 feet from the shore.

The body has since been recovered, and police are investigating.

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