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Man Finds Part Of Human Leg While Fishing Near Graffiti Pier In Fishtown, Police Say

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- A man found part of a human leg while fishing near Graffiti Pier in Fishtown Thursday night, according to police. Police say the 27-year-old man was fishing in the Delaware River at North Delaware Avenue and Beach Street when the leg was found, just after 8 p.m.

Police say part of a right leg -- from kneecap to foot -- with a sneaker was found.

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Police are searching the area for additional remains.

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