Body found near beach in Atlantic City, New Jersey: Police

ATLANTIC CITY, New Jersey (WPVI) -- Police in Atlantic City, New Jersey are investigating the discovery of a body on Tuesday afternoon.

The discovery was made sometime around 3 p.m. after initial reports of a body found in the water off Pacific Avenue.

Officials tell Action News the body was badly decomposed.

A medical examiner will determine the exact cause of death.

Anyone with any information is asked to call Atlantic City Police Department.

Stay with Action News as we continue to follow this developing story.