HOLLYWOOD, FLA. (WSVN) - A body was found face down on the shoreline of Hollywood Beach Thursday morning, prompting a police investigation.
Hollywood Fire Rescue and Hollywood Police were dispatched to South Ocean Drive and Magnolia Terrace around 6 a.m., following reports of a possible drowning.
“A resident was jogging on the beach this morning at approximately 6 a.m. They saw a white male on the sand this morning and called 911. Officers responded to the scene,” said Hollywood Police Detective Danielly De Andrade. “A white male was seen on the ground, not breathing, unresponsive. Fire rescue was called, they responded, pronounced him dead on scene.”
Police estimate the man to be in his 50s or 60s.
7Skyforce captured aerial footage showing police placing a white body bag on top of the man and securing the area with crime scene tape. Flip-flops, a bag, and pieces of clothing were found near the body.
Police spent hours investigating, while Crime Scene Technicians took photos and collected evidence.
Neighbors from balconies horrified to see what was happening below. Detectives, eventually putting a blue tarp fence around the body to shield onlookers.
A woman was seen running on the beach and talking with detectives, fearful that the man found could be her husband. Police confirmed that the woman was the man’s wife.
They suspect there was no foul play.
The body has not been identified.
People like Tom Duprey, who lives nearby, are hoping it’s not one of their own neighbors.
“No foul play that’s the hope I guess of it all. It’s not great for anybody, but it’s better than foul play,” said Duprey.
Authorities have reopened the southern tip of Hollywood Beach, where the body was found.
If you have any information that could help police in their investigation, call Broward County Crime Stoppers at 954-493-TIPS. Remember, you can always remain anonymous, and you may be eligible for a reward of up to $5,000
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