NORTH MIAMI, FLA. (WSVN) - Authorities are investigating after a body was found in a lake at Florida International University’s Biscayne Bay Campus in North Miami.
The university revealed the troubling news to students in an email, Tuesday morning.
ATTN FIU Community: pic.twitter.com/9fmkD3DXwT
— FIU (@FIU) May 7, 2019
In it, they stated that there was no reason to believe the man was part of the FIU community.
7SkyForce HD flew over the scene where a tarp covering the deceased could be seen next to the lake.
Miami-Dade Police is the lead agency investigating the death.
No foul play is suspected by authorities.
The victim was later identified as 30-year-old Otniel Jean of Sunrise. Police confirmed that he’s not an FIU student.
If you have any information on this victim’s death, call Miami-Dade Crime Stoppers at 305-471-TIPS. Remember, you can always remain anonymous, and you may be eligible for a $1,000 reward.
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