Body found under downtown Fresno overpass

Police are investigating the discovery of a body found early Wednesday near downtown Fresno.

The finding was reported about 8 a.m. under the Stanislaus Street overpass near G Street.

Sgt. Pete Boyer said initially the death appears to be from natural causes and might be medically related. The victim appears to be a transient.

Several people have recently started staying under the bridge. It is not known if extreme high temperatures this week are a factor in the death. The victim’s identity was not yet known.

This story was originally published June 21, 2017 at 9:56 AM with the headline "Body found under downtown Fresno overpass."