Florida Keys

Man whose body found in Florida Keys waters has been identified, sheriff’s office says

MONDAY AFTERNOON UPDATE: Monroe County Sheriff’s Office released the man’s name.

The man whose body was discovered by Boot Key Harbor boaters Saturday afternoon in the Florida Keys lived in the harbor on his boat, MCSO said.

Thor Mills was 54.

The 5 p.m. discovery was made about 50 feet from the Boot Key Bridge in Marathon, MCSO said.

Though an autopsy remains to be finished and the death investigation continues, MCSO said, foul play isn’t expected to be involved.

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This story was originally published February 13, 2022 at 9:53 AM.

David J. Neal
Miami Herald
Since 1989, David J. Neal’s domain at the Miami Herald has expanded to include writing about Panthers (NHL and FIU), Dolphins, old school animation, food safety, fraud, naughty lawyers, bad doctors and all manner of breaking news. He drinks coladas whole. He does not work Indianapolis 500 Race Day.
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