ALBION, MI - Police are investigating the discovery of a body by kayakers Saturday afternoon in the Kalamazoo River.

It was undetermined whether the death was accidental or possibly criminal, the Albion public safety department reported.

Several paddlers called 911 about 1:40 p.m. Oct. 14, notifying the Calhoun County Dispatch Authority that they found what appeared to be remains near Haven Road, in the area of Victory Park.

The county dive team arrived and removed the body from the water, according to the public safety department.

Authorities had no further information about the person who died, including the gender or age.

Updates were expected as police learn more.