Police have launched an investigation after a man's body was discovered in water not far from the Humber Bridge.
The body was spotted in the water, yards from a popular pathway that runs between Hessle Foreshore and North Ferriby Foreshore on Wednesday evening.
Officers do not believe the death is suspicious but have so far been unable to identify the man.
Recent missing persons reports are now being studied.
A Humberside Police spokesman said: "We were called at 5.25pm on Wednesday, after reports of a body in the water at Hessle Foreshore.
"Police attended the scene and a cordon was put in place while the body of a man was recovered from the water.
"Enquiries are taking place to identify the man and how he may have entered the water.
"The death is not believed to have been suspicious."
It is believed the body was discovered by a passer-by using a path, which runs parallel with the rail track.
The picturesque two-mile path, which overlooks the estuary, is often used by runners, cyclists and dog walkers.
Simon Wade, 49, of North Ferriby, said: "It is a shock whenever you hear of any news like this.
"People were talking about it last night because there was a large police presence and the pathway was cordoned off.
"This is one of the real beauty spots, what with the bridge, the open water, pathway and greenery.
"A loss of life is always a huge shame, whatever the circumstances.
"My thoughts go out to his family and friends at what would obviously be a very sad time for them all."
Annabel Latus, 19, of North Ferriby, planned to run on the pathway at 8pm on Wednesday, when she was stopped by police.
She said: "We saw three police cars and a police van parked near a gate leading to the footpath to Hessle.
"It was a large police presence and you could tell it was a serious matter."
Another passer-by, who asked not to be named, said: "It is very unfortunate and it is quite shocking.
"I saw the police in a boat this morning and it was obvious something was up.
"I hope the man's family is all right."
A Hessle resident, who also did not want to be named, said: "It is not shocking because it does happen.
"We are often hearing of people found in the water or people attempting to jump from the bridge.
"I don't think people realise just how many bodies are found or not found after incidents, where people have jumped off the bridge.
"There is often police activity around here."
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