A grizzly discovery was made on Sunday in Queens when the decomposed body of a 52-year-old man was found on a sailboat docked at Newtown Creek. The sailboat was positioned near the Pulaski Bridge in Long Island City. According to NY Daily News, authorities were alerted to the scene shortly after noon following a 911 call from a passerby.
The New York Police Department reported that the call came in at around 12:46 p.m. The incident, which took place near Railroad and Greenpoint avenues, is now surrounded by an air of uncertainty as it is unclear when the man died. The questions swirl, but answers seem moored just beyond reach. The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner will be tasked with determining the cause of death, as noted by PIX11.
At this juncture, details about the man's identity remain under wraps. Law enforcement officials are maintaining discretion, holding back the man’s identity from public knowledge until next of kin have been properly notified. This tragic find has brought a somber tone to the typically bustling area surrounding the waters of Newtown Creek.
The duty to stitch together the last days of his life now lies heavily on the shoulders of the medical examiner's office.
