SONOMA CO. (KRON)--A body has been recovered from the waters of Bodega Bay, hours after it was spotted by tourists.

 

Police say tourists spotted what appeared to be a body at the base of the  cliff at Bodega Head and called the sheriff's office at 7:40 p.m. Tuesday.

 

Authorities sent a helicopter to the area, but due to the darkness were unable to retrieve the body. 

     

Police say a helicopter was sent out to the same area at first light Wednesday morning and the remains were located and retrieved at about  8:30 a.m.,

 

Investigators say the body has not yet been identified and it is not  yet clear how long it had been in the water. 

 

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