Crime & Safety
83-Year-Old NPR Man Drowns In Cotee River
The Pasco County Sheriff's Office has recovered the body of an 83-year-old man who drowned in the Cotee River Sunday, April 15.
NEW PORT RICHEY, FL -- The Pasco County Sheriff's Office has recovered the body of an 83-year-old man who drowned in the Cotee River Sunday, April 15.
Jose Francisco Fernando of 6038 Arthur Ave., New Port Richey, was reported missing at 8:57 a..m. Less than an hour later, his body was found in the river near 6075 Oleander Ave., New Port Richey.
No foul play is suspected.
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