NEW YORK – On Sunday morning, authorities discovered the body of a young man, estimated to be in his 20s, in the Harlem River. The New York Police Department (NYPD) responded to a 911 call around 9:30 a.m., reporting an unconscious male floating facedown near East 106th Street. The NYPD’s Harbor Unit was responsible for retrieving the body from the water, and the man was declared dead at the scene.
The identity of the man remains unknown. The city’s Medical Examiner’s Office is tasked with determining the cause of death. The investigation into the circumstances surrounding the man’s death is ongoing.
This incident comes just two days after a similar discovery. An unidentified woman’s body was found floating in the East River near East 23rd Street on Friday morning. The woman’s body was initially spotted further uptown, on the Upper East Side, and is believed to have drifted downtown.
The woman’s identity is also yet to be determined. The investigation into her death is still underway. The authorities have not indicated whether they believe the two incidents are connected.
These tragic discoveries underscore the importance of water safety and vigilance. The NYPD continues to urge the public to report any suspicious activity or information related to these cases.
The city’s authorities are working tirelessly to identify the victims and determine the causes of their deaths. The hope is that these investigations will bring closure to the victims’ families and help prevent similar incidents in the future.