Body found in Potomac River near White’s Ferry

WASHINGTON – The body of a man was found in the Potomac River on Saturday.

Montgomery County police are investigating the man’s death, which was reported by a boater at around 10 a.m. The boater said the body was in the water near White’s Ferry.

Authorities didn’t find signs of trauma on the body, which has been sent to Baltimore for an autopsy.

Police are asking anyone with information to contact the department’s major case division at 240-773-5070.

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