A fishing vessel off the coast of Massachusetts made a surprising discovery whereas out within the water this week … pulling up a useless physique of their internet — and, TMZ has obtained a photograph of the grisly scene.

A supply with direct data tells TMZ … the fishermen pulled the physique out of the water early Wednesday morning about forty miles from Boston.

We’re instructed the fishermen weren’t pulling up a lot in the way in which of fish that morning … and, they had been stunned when this explicit internet was so heavy — with tons of fish overlaying the physique.

Our supply says the individuals onboard the vessel did not know there was a physique of their catch till they began choosing by a pile of fish — however, as soon as they did, they reported it to the Coast Guard.

You’ll be able to see the physique for your self … warning, it is a very graphic picture — however, it seems to be an individual in a go well with with a strap encircling their physique, protecting their arms flush to the perimeters.

The Suffolk County District Legal professional’s workplace confirmed all the knowledge from our supply and tells TMZ … they’re conscious of the physique — although as of proper now they can not verify the title, age and even gender.

As to whether or not they’re treating this as a possible murder … the D.A. says, “No conclusions at this level. The Workplace of the Chief Medical Examiner is conducting an post-mortem. Which will assist present some solutions.”