Investigation begins after a body is recovered from Erie Canal

Town of Tonawanda Police are investigating after officers found the body of a man in the Erie Canal near Ellicott Creek Park on Thursday morning.

TOWN OF TONAWANDA, N.Y. — Town of Tonawanda Police launched an investigation after officers found a body in the Erie Canal near Ellicott Creek Park on Thursday morning.

Foul play is not suspected at this time, police said.

Officers responded at 8:32 a.m. Thursday following a report of a possible body in the water. Responding patrol officers located the body of an adult man who “appeared to have been in the water for several days.”

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The investigation is being conducted by Town of Tonawanda Police. North Tonawanda Police and the Erie County Medical Examiner’s Office are assisting.

“No further details will be provided at this time,” police said.

Anyone with information that could assist investigators is encouraged to contact the Town of Tonawanda Police Department at 716-879-6614. Tips can also be submitted through the department’s confidential tip line at 716-879-6606.