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Man Found Dead In Icy Waters Identified

A rescue swimmer brought a man found in a Sonoma County waterway ashore after authorities received a call about a possible rescue.

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Authorities identified a man brought to shore near Duncan’s Landing along Sonoma County’s coast.
Authorities identified a man brought to shore near Duncan’s Landing along Sonoma County’s coast. (Sonoma County Sheriff)

SONOMA COUNTY, CA — Authorities have identified the man found dead last week in the water near a Highway 1 coastal overlook.

The Sonoma County Sheriff's Office identified the man as William Strawn, 64, of Santa Rosa, according to reports.

Strawn was found Aug. 20 near Duncan’s Landing in Bodega.

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A fire district rescue swimmer brought Strawn to shore.

Authorities pronounced him dead at the scene.

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