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. 

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

What we don't know:

Officials said it was unclear if the body was male or female as the body was too decomposed. 

The identity of the victim is unknown.