Male body found in river at Chattanooga

Associated Press - November 25, 2009 8:05 AM ET

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (AP) - Police in Chattanooga say a human body has been found in the Tennessee River.

A kayaker reported finding the corpse Tuesday afternoon near Moccasin Bend.

Police and rescue team members located it in brush along the north bank of the river.

A police spokeswoman identified the remains as those of 39-year-old Christopher John Friberg of Chattanooga.

Officer Rebecca Royval said the medical examiner will determine the cause of his death and the autopsy was expected to be completed Wednesday.