The Brownsville Police Department is investigating a dead body found in the Rio Grande at around 9 a.m. Monday.

According to a spokesperson with the department, Brownsville police were called to the 300 block of River Levee Road in reference to a body in the river.

They said the body was removed from the water and police are working to identify the body.

The spokesperson said the body is believed to be a migrant.

This is a developing story, check back for further updates.