(WSB Radio) Two fisherman discovered a body, wrapped in plastic, floating in a creek in Newton County, authorities said.

Lt. Mark Mitchell with the Newton County Sheriff's Office told WSB-TV the body was discovered around 4 p.m. Friday in the Snapping Shoals Creek off GA-212 and Lummus Road.

"We are conducting a criminal investigation as to what exactly happened to the victim and what has occurred here," Lt. Mitchell said. "Its a shallow creek, probably two or three feet deep, and not very wide.

Investigators said the gender of the victim wasn't clear.

This is the same area where a dog found a woman's foot in 2007. That was about a mile away from Friday's discovery. That victim was later identified as Leslie Ann Williams. Her boyfriend, Franklin Benson, was charged with murder.

"The last two year's, two deaths," said resident Michelle Haralson. "This is crazy."

Sheriff's deputies are checking missing persons reports to try and find a match.