Body found in Avondale canal, police say

AVONDALE, Ariz. - A body was found in an Avondale canal Saturday morning, police confirmed.

The discovery was made by a canal worker near Garden Lanes Parkway and Orange Blossom Lane sometime before 9 a.m.

"Avondale Fire and Medical also responded and have recovered the body, which appears to be an adult male," said Ofc. D. Benavidez with Avondale PD.

At this point, they can't tell how the man ended up in the canal, or how long he was there. They also have not released his name or age.

The Avondale Police Criminal Investigations Bureau was on the scene.

An investigation is underway.
 

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