SOUTH BOSTON — Massachusetts State Police are investigating a sexual assault on Carson Beach in South Boston.
State police were called to a bathhouse on Carson Beach in Southie just after 6 a.m. Tuesday.
The reported victim, an adult female, was taken to Boston Medical Center where she was undergoing an examination.
State police believe a group of people, possibly homeless, were gathered near the bathhouse early Tuesday morning. At 4:30 a.m., the victim said she was raped by one of the men.
A passerby found the woman in distress before 6 a.m. and called police.
Police say they believe the suspect left the area before the alleged incident was reported.
Police are working to get a description of the suspect.
No additional information has been released.
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