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NYPD: Dead Body Found Floating In East River off College Point

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Aug. 9, 2018 By Christian Murray

A body was found floating in the East River off College Point this morning, police said.

The body was discovered at about 9:30 a.m. in the water in the vicinity of 127-01 Powells Cove Blvd.

The NYPD Harbor Unit arrived on the scene and found a man in his forties, unconscious and unresponsive floating in the water. He was transported to the College Point Yacht Club where EMS pronounced him dead.

The NYC Medical Examiner will determine the cause of death and the investigation is ongoing.

The deceased’s name has yet to be released.

Location of Body (Google)

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