Ascension Parish Sheriff’s Office Chief Deputy Bobby Webre reports that Thursday afternoon deputies began an investigation after a woman’s body was discovered in Bayou Lafourche.

Webre said a truck driver traveling over a small bridge between La. 308 and La. 1, south of Donaldsonville, shortly before 2 p.m. spotted the body in the water and notified the Sheriff’s Office.

Deputies and firemen were able to bring the body to shore, Webre said.

This investigation is still ongoing and more details will be available at a later date. It is too early to determine if foul play is suspected, added Webre.

Anyone with information on this case is urged to contact the Ascension Parish Sheriff’s Office at 225-621-INFO (4636) or by texting 847411 to our anonymous tip line from any cellular device or Crime Stoppers at 225-344-STOP (7867). To be eligible for a cash reward, you must contact Greater Baton Rouge Crime Stoppers immediately.