Body Recovered from Black Rock Canal in Buffalo

Authorities recovered a body from the Black Rock Canal late Saturday night near the I-190 and Route 198 split, according to a spokesperson for the City of Buffalo.

The Buffalo Police Department’s Homicide Unit, along with its Underwater Recovery Team, responded to the scene and retrieved the body from the water. The remains were transported to the Erie County Medical Examiner’s Office for identification and to determine the cause of death.

Details regarding the individual’s age, gender, and how long the body had been in the canal have not been released.

The Buffalo Police Homicide Unit is conducting an investigation. No further information is available at this time.

Body Recovered from Black Rock Canal in Buffalo