YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio - Youngstown police and fire are investigating after a body was found by the Mahoning River.

Officials arrived on the scene around 1:30 p.m. Sunday near the Spring Common (Mr. Peanut) Bridge on Mahoning Avenue.

According to officials on the scene, the body was reported by a kayaker.

Police on scene told 21 News that the body is that of a male.

Officials could not say if foul play is suspected or if the person died from natural causes.