Fort Lauderdale's serene waterside was disturbed by a grave discovery yesterday when a body was found floating in the New River, prompting police to initiate a death investigation. Authorities were called to the scene near the 400 block of Southeast Third Avenue around 3:15 p.m. after reports surfaced of a body spotted in the water, as reported by NBC Miami.
Fort Lauderdale Police and Fire Rescue crews recovered a body near the water’s edge. The person’s identity has not been released, and the cause of death is still under investigation. Crime scene tape surrounded the area, as seen in aerial footage taken around 4 p.m., reported by Local 10.
Details about the situation remain scarce, with officials withholding information about the deceased and the possible cause of death, pending further investigation. Fort Lauderdale Police have not said whether foul play is suspected or how long the body may have been in the river. However, they emphasized that the investigation will be thorough, examining every piece of evidence to determine what happened in the waters of the New River.
