Update on 04-21-20
The deceased victim found in the water, east of Vinoy Park on April 18, 2020, has been identified as Zachary Clouser, a male with (DOB 7/6/1985).
The Medical Examiner's Office is working to determine a cause of death, this process could take some time.
More information will be released when it becomes available.
Released on 04-18-20
SPPD launched a death investigation after a decomposed body was found in the water, east of Vinoy Park at 2:08 this afternoon.
At this time there is no information on the individual's sex, identity or cause of death.
More information will be released when it becomes available.
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