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

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

We’re advised the crew wasn’t pulling up a lot in the way in which of fish that morning … and, they had been stunned when this specific 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 selecting via the pile of fish — however, as soon as they did, they reported it to the Coast Guard.

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

The Suffolk County District Lawyer’s workplace confirmed all the data from our supply and tells TMZ … they’re conscious of the physique — although as of proper now they can not verify the identify, 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. That will assist present some solutions.”