Crime & Safety

Man's Body Found in Water at Medard Park

A boater noticed something suspicious Thursday morning.

The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a death discovered Thursday morning at Edward Medard Park.

According to the sheriff’s office, a boater noticed an abandoned vessel anchored in the 5726 Panther Loop park’s lake. The boater notified authorities shortly after the 10 a.m. find. Deputies responded and recovered a man’s body from the water, an email to media from the agency stated.

The man’s identity is not being released at this time.

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The sheriff’s office said there are no signs of foul play. The man was seen launching his boat earlier in the morning.

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