Portsmouth Marine Police confirm body found in Elizabeth River boat fire

NOTE: The above video is from previous coverage of the boat fire in the Elizabeth River.

PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) — Portsmouth Marine Police confirmed with 10 On Your Side a body was found in the Thursday morning boat fire in the Elizabeth River.

Coast Guard, firefighters respond to Elizabeth River boat fire

Officials said the body has been taken to the medial office for identification and autopsy. Foul play has not been ruled out, according to the marine police.

Marine police also stated the business that originally lifted the boat out of the water still has the vessel on their property on a barge. The vessel was considered a total loss, according to responding fire crews…

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