Police in New York are investigating after a man’s body was found floating in the East River near Brooklyn Bridge Park on Friday morning.
According to The Mirror US, officers with the New York Police Department responded to a 911 call shortly before 8:30 am reporting a body visible in the water near Pier 5. Emergency responders later located the man roughly 30 feet from the shoreline.
Officials said the individual was found unresponsive and was pronounced dead at the scene.
Authorities have not yet publicly identified the victim, and few details about the circumstances leading up to the discovery have been released.
Fire department marine units joined recovery
The incident prompted an emergency response along the Brooklyn waterfront, with Fire Department City of New York (FDNY) marine units and firefighters assisting in the operation.
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{{/usCountry}}“First responders recovered a deceased person from the water near Pier 5 at Brooklyn Bridge Park on Thursday morning after an emergency response involving FDNY marine units and firefighters,” the post stated.
According to the alert, crews were initially dispatched after reports of a person in the water near Furman Street and Pineapple Street before shifting operations closer to Pier 5.
Witnesses in the area reportedly saw emergency crews gathered along the waterfront as responders worked to recover the body from the river.
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Cause of death
Officials have not said whether foul play is suspected in the death. The city medical examiner is expected to perform an autopsy to determine both the cause and manner of death.
Investigators also have not confirmed how long the body may have been in the water before it was discovered Friday morning.
Brooklyn Bridge Park, located along the East River waterfront, is one of New York City’s busiest public recreation areas and regularly attracts tourists, joggers and local residents with its skyline views and piers.
The investigation remains ongoing, and officials have urged anyone with information related to the incident to contact law enforcement.