Body found in drainage canal in northeast Houston

HOUSTON - An investigation is underway after a body was found in a small drainage canal on Wednesday afternoon, authorities said.

Ribbonwood Street: Body found in small drainage canal in northeast Houston

What we know:

According to Houston police, the discovery was made near the intersection of Ribbonwood Street and Sterlingshire Street. 

Photo from the scene (Source: Houston Police Department)

Police stated a man was walking down in the area, he looked in the brush and saw what he thought was a body. 

Officials confirmed the body was a male on Thursday. However, due to his state of decomposition, they could not immediately determine foul play or trauma.

What we don't know:

The identity of the victim is unknown.