Body found in in wooded area in Northeast Philadelphia

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Police said the body of an adult male was found in Northeast Philadelphia on Friday morning.

According to officials, a passerby located the body in a wooded area on the 8200 block of Rowland Avenue just after 9 a.m.

The medical examiner was called to the scene.

Police are investigating the incident.

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