Death investigation after body found in lake near Lely Resort

Writer: Rachel Murphy
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Lely Resort (CREDIT: GOOGLE Maps)

A death investigation has been confirmed by the Collier County Sheriff’s Office.

A body was found floating in a lake near the entrance to Lely Resort, 12115 Tamiami Trail East in Naples.

Just before 2 p.m., Collier County Sheriff’s Office received a call from a passerby who saw what appeared to be a body in the water.

A dive team and investigators responded to the call. Detectives confirmed it was a drowning and not suspicious. The identity of the person has not been confirmed yet.

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