The discovery was made around 4:47 p.m. near the 3700 block of South Pulaski Road, Chicago police said.
The location is near the Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal.
Police said a male body was pulled from the water and he was pronounced dead at the scene. His age and name have not been released.
No further information was immediately available as Chicago police continue to investigate.
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