Body found under pier near New England Aquarium

Detectives launched an investigation Tuesday morning after a body was discovered in the water near the New England Aquarium in downtown Boston, police said.

Shortly before 7 a.m., officers responded to a report of a body found under the pier near 63 Long Wharf, a Boston Police Department spokesperson said.

Foul play does not appear to be involved, police said. 

Detectives are leading the ongoing investigation, police said. The department did not release further details about the person involved and the circumstances around their death.