Body found in Kanawha River

DUNBAR, W.Va. — A man’s body was found in the Kanawha River Sunday.

The body was spotted by a man checking a boat dock at about 12:30 p.m. near Kanawha Avenue.

Police said it appeared the body had been in the river for an extended period of time.

An investigation is underway.





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