OTTAWA – A body has been found in the Rideau River near James Island on Wednesday morning.

A passerby spotted the body at 11:16 a.m.

Police confirm to @1310NEWS that a body has been found in the water in the 3600 block of River Road. Body found by passerby #ottnews — Melanie Adams (@MelAdams1310) May 25, 2016

More to come.