Schuylkill River

Body Found Floating in Schuylkill River in Southwest Philadelphia

The body was discovered shortly before 7 p.m. in the river near Bartram’s Garden Dock & Community Boathouse. 

Schuylkill river
NBC10

An investigation is underway after a body was found floating in the Schuylkill River in Southwest Philadelphia Monday evening.

The body was discovered shortly before 7 p.m. in the river near Bartram’s Garden Dock & Community Boathouse. 

A witness, who did not want to be identified, told NBC10’s the body appeared to be of an adult with severed legs. 

Police continue to investigate. 

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