BARRINGTON, R.I. — A body has been discovered by bird-watchers floating in the waters off a highway in Rhode Island.

Police responded to the stretch of water off Route 114 that runs from Barrington into East Providence Sunday morning to find the body of a male.

The Providence Journal reports this is the second body to be found in Barrington in three days. The first was a male spotted near Nayatt Point Friday morning.

The Barrington police are investigating both deaths.

The state medical examiner will perform an autopsy on Monday.

Information from: The Providence Journal, http://www.providencejournal.com

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