The body of an elderly man was found in the River Wear in Durham City.
The man, who has not yet been identified, was discovered at about 11.15am in the Framwellgate Bridge, Milburngate area of the city.
A fire crew were called to help police retrieve the body.
A police spokesman said: "Inquiries are ongoing at this time to identify the male.
"There are no suspicious circumstances at this time but inquiries will be continuing."
Anyone with any information should call Durham Police on 0345-6060-365.
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