Miami-Dade County

Investigation underway after a body was found floating in Miami River early Wednesday

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Police car lights in night time, crime scene, night patrolling the city. Abstract blurry image. Photo by Getty Images This is a stock image downloaded from Getty Images. It is a Royalty Free image. Getty Images/iStockphoto

A dead man was found floating in the Miami River on Wednesday morning, according to the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office.

At around 10:00 a.m., deputies say a call came in about a body near South River Drive and Northwest 28th Street. The investigation is ongoing.

No other information was released.

This story may be updated as more information becomes available.

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Milena Malaver
Miami Herald
Milena Malaver covers crime and breaking news for the Miami Herald. She was born and raised in Miami-Dade and is a graduate of Florida International University. She joined the Herald shortly after graduating.
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