Man’s body found by Detroit Fire Department’s fireboat crew; circumstances under investigation Authorities are investigating the circumstances leading to the recovery
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DETROIT – The Detroit Fire Department (DFD) has confirmed that the body of a man was found by its fireboat crew.
The body was recovered on Wednesday (June 25).
Details surrounding the incident remain limited at this time.
Authorities are investigating the circumstances leading to the recovery.
The DFD has not released the identity of the man or any further information regarding the situation.
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