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Person's body found floating in New River in Fort Lauderdale

Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue officials said someone called 911 around 4:40 p.m. to report they'd seen a body floating in the New River near 800 Southeast 4th Avenue

Authorities are investigating after a person's body was found floating in a river in Fort Lauderdale on Sunday.

Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue officials said someone called 911 around 4:40 p.m. to report they'd seen a body floating in the New River near 800 Southeast 4th Avenue.

Crews responded and found the body in the water. A recovery operation was underway.

Fort Lauderdale Police were responding to take over the investigation.

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