FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – Police recognized a person Tuesday who they stated drowned in Fort Lauderdale’s New River over the weekend.
In keeping with Fort Lauderdale police, officers responded to a name round 2:40 a.m. Saturday close to Las Olas Boulevard and the Wharf after receiving reviews of a person within the water calling for assist.
A FLPD spokesperson confirmed that a number of witnesses noticed the person struggling, together with an excellent Samaritan who jumped in to try a rescue.
Nevertheless, the rescuer overpassed the person, 21-year-old Malik S. Jones, of Miramar, earlier than he disappeared beneath the floor and was pronounced lifeless on the scene, in accordance with investigators.
FLPD stated divers concluded their search and rescue efforts round 5:30 a.m., and recovered Jones’ physique.
Authorities additionally confirmed that they may conduct a demise investigation.
No different particulars concerning the incident have been instantly launched.
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