Boil-Water Advisory Issued in Rochester After Body Found in Reservoir

City officials in Rochester, New York, issue a precautionary boil-water advisory following the discovery of a human body in the Highland Park Reservoir.

• A human body was found in a western New York reservoir, leading city officials to issue a boil-water advisory to several neighborhoods.
• The body, identified as that of an adult male, was discovered by city workers during routine rounds early Tuesday morning.
• Police are investigating the circumstances of the death, and the medical examiner's office is working to identify the person.
• Initial testing indicated the water was safe, but the advisory remains as a precaution until the reservoir is drained and cleaned.
• Rochester City School District ordered all schools to close Wednesday due to the advisory.

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