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Police investigate dead body found in the East River – Metro US

Police investigate dead body found in the East River

dead body East River A dead body was found floating in the East River near Queens late Monday night.
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A dead body was found floating in the East River near Queens late Monday night.

Police found a fully-clothed man submerged in the river near Hunters Point at 44th Drive around 11:45 p.m.

The NYPD’s Scuba Team and Harbor Unit pulled the 30-year-old man, who has not yet been identified, from the water.

Police found no visible signs of trauma.

The Medical Examiner will determine the cause of death.

Police said the investigation is ongoing.

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