CLEARWATER, Fla. – Clearwater Police detectives are investigating a death after the body of an adult male was discovered floating in the waters of Old Tampa Bay this morning. The body was found near the mangroves at the Cortland Bayside apartment complex, located at 19369 U.S. 19 North.
The identity of the man remains unknown at this time. The Pinellas County Medical Examiner’s Office will conduct an autopsy to determine the cause of death.
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Police have not released any further details about the circumstances surrounding the discovery, including how long the body may have been in the water or whether foul play is suspected.
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