A grim discovery was made in Gloucester Township late Monday morning when the dead body of a man was spotted.

The man had reportedly been kayaking on Timber Creek, according to Patch.com.

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His lifeless body was found just before 11 a.m. in the Glendora section of the creek near Front Street.

Local first responders pulled the body from the water and the investigation is now in the hands of the Major Crimes Unit at Camden County Prosecutor's Office.

Details regarding the man's age and identity have not been released. Police haven't said how long the man had been in the water or if he'd been reported missing, but authorities are asking anyone with information call the prosecutor's office at 856-650-6398 or Gloucester Township Police at 856-228-4500. Anonymous tips can also be sent to ccpotips@ccprosecutor.org.

We'll continue to follow this story as more information becomes available.

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