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North Miami Beach police investigating after a woman’s body was found in a canal

A portion of the welcome sign travelers can see from North East 19th Avenue in North Miami Beach, Florida, on Friday, March 18, 2022.
A portion of the welcome sign travelers can see from North East 19th Avenue in North Miami Beach, Florida, on Friday, March 18, 2022. dvarela@miamiherald.com

North Miami Beach police discovered a woman’s body in a neighborhood canal on Monday morning.

Police recovered the body at Snake Creek Park at 601 NE 165th St. using a flotation device and a dive team, as first reported by WPLG Local 10 news.

An investigation is ongoing to determine what led to the death.

The North Miami Beach Police Department Media Relations Unit did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

The discovery occurred on Memorial Day, a federal holiday commemorating military men and women who died in service.

This breaking news story will be updated.

Rebecca San Juan
Miami Herald
Rebecca San Juan writes about the real estate industry, covering news about industrial, commercial, office projects, construction contracts and the intersection of real estate and law for industry professionals. She studied at Mount Holyoke College and is proud to be reporting on her hometown. Support my work with a digital subscription
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