KSP investigate a body found in Mississippi River

COLUMBUS, Ky. (WTVQ)- Riverboat workers have located a body near a boat ramp in the Mississippi River Tuesday near Columbus, KY in Hickman County.

Kentucky State Police responded to the scene and say the male body was recovered from the river Tuesday afternoon.

KSP says an autopsy has been scheduled for tomorrow in Madisonville.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Kentucky State Police Post 1 at 270-856-3721 or anonymously at 1-800-222-5555.  Citizens may also report tips anonymously through the KSP app.  The app is available for iPhone, iPad and Android applications and can be easily downloaded free of charge through Apple and Google Play stores.