Crime & Safety

Lifeguard Finds Body on the Beach

Police are investigating the death of a man whose body was found in the rocks along the shore.

Sheriff’s homicide detectives were investigating the discovery of a man’s body found tonight in Playa del Rey, authorities reported.

The unidentified body was found in a rocky area of the water along the shore in the 6100 block of Ballona Creek about 7:20 p.m., Deputy Jeff Gordon said.

The victim was pronounced dead at the scene, Gordon said.

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The investigation was ongoing, Gordon said.

Anyone with information was asked to call the sheriff’s homicide bureau at (323) 890-5500.

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