Police Seek Help Identifying Body Of Woman Found In Charles River

BOSTON (CBS) - The body of a woman was pulled from the Charles River Wednesday morning.

Massachusetts State Police say a rower spotted the woman just after 7:30 a.m. in the area between Massachusetts Avenue and the Community Boating docks.

Authorities are now trying to identify her and figure out how she died.

State Police say the woman is black, about 18 to 25 years old, 5' 5" tall and weighs approximately 120 pounds.

Anyone who knows of a missing person who matches that general description, or who has any other information, is urged to call the Suffolk County State Police Detective Unit at 617-727-8817.

An autopsy is scheduled for Thursday.