Crime & Safety
Body Found By Sewer Workers In Bessemer: Police
Sewer workers discovered a body in a sanitary sewer at 31st Street and Exeter Avenue in Bessemer.
BESSEMER, AL — Sewer workers in Bessemer discovered a body in a sanitary sewer at at 31st Street and Exeter Avenue Tuesday. A WBRC report said the body has not been identified.
The discovery was made Tuesday afternoon when Jefferson County Environmental Services were checking the sewers for overflow issues, according to WBRC.
Officals told WBRC the condition of the body prevented the from immediately determining the deceased's age, sex or manner of death.
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