Body found in St. Johns River, police say

Police: Boater spots body floating in river

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Police are investigating a body that was found floating in the St. Johns River near the downtown area.

The body was spotted Saturday evening by a boater near the Hart Bridge.

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Jacksonville Fire Rescue was called to the scene.

Police had few details to release about the body, but News4Jax is told the body is that of a black man believed to be about 30 years old. He wore a blue dress shirt, pants and dress shoes.

The cause of the man's death is under investigation, but police do not suspect foul play.

Stay with News4Jax.com for updates on this developing story.