Body of elderly person found in Brandywine Creek, Wilmington police say

WILMINGTON, Delaware (WPVI) -- Police in Wilmington, Delaware are investigating after discovering the body of an elderly person in the Brandywine Creek on Thursday night.

Officers made the discovery at 7 p.m. near the Washington Street Bridge.

There is no immediate word on the gender of the victim or how long the person had been in the water.

A medical examiner will determine the manner and cause of death.

Anyone with any information is asked to call police.

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