[UPDATE]: The body pulled from Boston Harbor has been identified as 24-year old Eric Munsell who went missing in February, reports NECN. Police are actively investigating the facts and circumstances surrounding this incident.
A man’s body has been pulled from Boston Harbor near Long Wharf in the North End, reports WCVB. The Boston Fire Department dispatched its Tech Rescue Team at around 12:28 p.m. on Wednesday afternoon. They’re referring to the man as non-viable which sadly means he’s deceased.
The Boston Fire Department Twitter handle is reporting that the Boston Police is now on the scene as well. The man has yet to be identified by authorities.
Response at 12:28pm to Long Wharf for a person in the water. Tech Rescue Team sent.
— Boston Fire Dept. (@BostonFire) April 23, 2014
Firefighters recovered a non-viable male. @bostonpolice now on scene to investigate. Fire companies clearing at 12:50pn
— Boston Fire Dept. (@BostonFire) April 23, 2014
“@universalhub: BFD, BPD on way to Long Wharf on report of body in the water” Scene from Long Wharf: pic.twitter.com/AK0XdoRq5S
— Kevin Flight (@The_Fliz) April 23, 2014
Breaking: Police: body of a man pulled out of the water at Long Wharf. We have a crew on scene getting more information. #7news
— Brad Tatum (@BradTatum) April 23, 2014
Non-viable recovery at long wharf
— Boston EMS Incidents (@BEMSincidents) April 23, 2014
Back in February, 24-year old Eric Munsell went missing after last being seen at Market Lounge on Broad Street in the Financial District where he was celebrating his birthday with some friends.
After leaving, his cell phone last pinged a signal near Long Wharf, according to the local publication North End Waterfront.
Later in March Munsell’s family held a vigil for him, hopeful that he may someday return; or at least, that they find closure with knowing exactly what befell Eric.
It’s important to note that the body pulled from Boston Harbor on Wednesday afternoon has yet to be identified and may not be Munsell.
This is a developing story. Stay tuned to BostInno for more details about the body pulled from Boston Harbor. We’ll be sure to keep you updated as more information continues to be made publicly available.
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