Investigation underway after body found on Hollywood Beach – WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports

HOLLYWOOD, FLA. (WSVN) – A body was found face down on the shore of Hollywood Beach Thursday morning, sparking a police investigation.

Hollywood Fire Department and Police were dispatched to South Ocean Drive and Magnolia Terrace following a report of a possible drowning. Upon arrival, they found the body of an elderly white male.

Police estimate the man to be around 50 or 60 years old.

7Skyforce captured aerial footage showing police placing a white body bag on top of the man and cordoning off the area with crime scene tape. Flip-flops, a bag and items of clothing were found near the body.

The police do not suspect any third-party negligence.

Authorities advise avoiding the southern tip of Hollywood Beach on the border with Miami-Dade County.

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