The serene waters of the Florida Keys were the final resting place for Tony Vescolani, an 84-year-old man from Lansing, Michigan, whose body was discovered last Friday. As reported by CBS News Detroit, Vescolani was found near a boat slip in Marathon, a sleepy city nestled in the heart of the Keys, according to the Monroe County Sheriff's Office. An autopsy to determine the cause of death is still pending.
In detailing the circumstances of the discovery, officials revealed they were alerted to the situation at around 1:26 p.m. Vescolani's body was found floating in the tranquility of the waters near Sombrero Boulevard. The Monroe County Sheriff's Office stressed that, as of now, it does not seem to believe that foul play was a factor. This was corroborated by WLNS, which is actively following to report any new developments in the investigation.
Within the tight-knit community of Lansing, the news of Vescolani's death has rippled through, bringing into focus the realities that touch even those who venture far from home. Sheriff's officials shared the news of the discovery on Saturday (April 19) through a social media post, a fact included in a piece by Lansing State Journal. Local residents and those close to Vescolani now await the outcomes of an autopsy, hoping for answers in the midst of their mourning.
