SALINE COUNTY– Law enforcement authorities are investigating the discovery of a body in rural Saline County.

Just after 10:30 Tuesday, kayakers discovered the body near the Smoky Hill River bridge in 2300 Block of East North Street just north of the Salina Country Club, according to Saline County Sheriff Roger Soldan.

Law enforcement authorities closed East North Street between Marymount and Eastborough.

The cause of death is still under investigation, according to Soldan.
No additional details were released.