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how long does it take for a body to decay in water

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Answer:

Depending on if the body will float back up to the surface. The body will decay at a slower rate in the water than in open air- but a lot of it depends on the water temperature.

Typically, after a few days, the body will float back up to the surface of the water. Normally, birds and other assorted animals will start picking away. After a week or two, the corpse will be picked apart by assorted animals and the bones will sink down to the bottom.