Fort Lauderdale

Police Investigating After Body Found Floating in Fort Lauderdale Canal

The discovery was made in a canal in the 6000 block of Bay Club Drive

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Police are investigating after a body was reportedly found floating in a waterway in Fort Lauderdale Wednesday afternoon.

The discovery was made in a canal in the 6000 block of Bay Club Drive.

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Fort Lauderdale Police officials said they received reports about the body just before 4 p.m.

Footage showed multiple officers at the scene, with the body covered by a yellow tarp on a dock.

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The person's identity was unknown.

Police said they're investigating the circumstances behind the incident.

Police respond to the scene of a dead body in a canal in Fort Lauderdale Wednesday, April 5, 2023
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Police respond to the scene of a dead body in a canal in Fort Lauderdale Wednesday, April 5, 2023

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