A BODY has been washed up on the shores of Derwent Water this morning (Thursday).
A spokeswoman for Cumbria Police said: "We received reports from a member of the public that a body has been washed up on the shores of Derwent Water at about 8.40am this morning.
"Officers have attended the scene and we can confirmed a body has been found. Officers are investigating the incident. We are unable to confirm the sex of the person."
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