FALL RIVER - Authorities are investigating after a body was found near a marsh in Fall River.

The Bristol County District Attorney's Office says the body of a woman was discovered Saturday afternoon at the edge of a marsh on Quecuechan Street. The body is believed to have been at that location for quite some time.

The State Medical Examiner's Office is examining the cause of death.

The death is not believed to be suspicious at this time.

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