The dead body of a Moroccan man found in a river in Italy

The body of a 32-year-old Moroccan national was found, Monday, in the Piave River in northern Italy, Corriere del Veneto reports. Firefighters and the police recovered the body of the deceased after a man who saw the body floating in water alerted them.

According to the Italian newspaper, the man is known to the police for offences related to alleged drug dealing and irregular stay.

The circumstances of this incident are still unknown, the newspaper wrote, adding that investigations are underway to determine them.