Body found in Houston's Brays Bayou; dive team responds

HOUSTON - An investigation is underway in southeast Houston after a body was found in Brays Bayou on Monday.

Body found in Brays Bayou

What we know:

According to Houston police, the fire department initially responded to a water rescue call around 1:23 p.m. near Old Spanish Trail and S Wayside.

Officials said there was a park crew doing maintenance on the bayou when they observed what appeared to be the body of an adult male that was in the bayou. 

The HPD Dive Team was called to the scene and recovered the body from the bayou. 

Officials stated initial examination showed the body didn't show any signs of foul play. However, the man's body had been in the water for a while. 

What we don't know:

The person who was found dead has not been identified, and no description has been released.

A body was found in Brays Bayou.

What's next:

The medical examiner will confirm the person’s identity and cause of death.