Investigation underway after man’s body pulled from Delaware River

An investigation is underway after police said a man’s body was pulled from the Delaware River in South Philadelphia.

According to police, around 9 a.m. on Friday, April 17, 2026, emergency responders pulled an unidentified man from the Delaware River, near the Navy Yard. Medic’s pronounced the man dead at 9:11 a.m.

SkyForce10 flew above as police and other first responders were on the scene.

Police are working to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident and establish the identity of the man.

This is a developing story; check back here for updates.