If a body were to be found in a river after a week, how bad would be stench be, if there is any?

Question

don't worry, not planning to kill anyone lols

just writing a short story and need some info

Answer 1

In all honesty, that question is relative.  Some people have a very keen sense of smelling, while others could inhale vinegar and never smell it.  

Other than that, there are many other factors to consider.

Answer 2

get a fish and leave outside your house for days that should give you an idea......

Answer 3

Really bad!

Answer 4

There shouldn't be much until it sits out in the sun

Answer 5

It depends on the temperature and chemical composition of the water.Among many other things.

Edit.Under those conditions,stinky,very,very stinky.Leave a pork chop in a bucket of water.Wait a week then you'll know.

Answer 6

oh my goodness,...um,...how bout finding fresh road kill and leave it in water for a week.  Then youll know!!  just joking.

Answer 7

If the body is submerged it probably wouldn't stink much at all, even when taken out of the water.  If it were partially submerged its stink would create an immediate and powerful involuntary gag.

Answer 8

Well, if I were you, I'd rethink the way you asked this. I'm not sure your going to get an answer asking this way.  I don't know the answer but I'd say if it was warm out it would be pretty rotten!