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FD: Body in "state of decomposition" recovered from Phoenix storm drain

Body found in storm drain in Phoenix
Posted at 10:11 PM, Nov 18, 2019
and last updated 2019-11-19 09:23:17-05

PHOENIX — Authorities are working to identify a body found in a storm drain in Phoenix Monday night.

Rescue crews were called to the scene near 7th Avenue and Utopia just before 10 p.m.

Phoenix firefighters were on scene assisting in the body recovery, according to Phoenix Fire Captain Rob McDade.

No foul play is suspected, according to officials, but the body was "in a state of decomposition."

Officials have not yet identified the body that was recovered.

This is a developing story. Stay with ABC15 News and abc15.com for updates.