Body found in Collier County canal prompts death investigation

Reporter: Olivia Jean
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Collier County Sheriff’s Office is conducting a death investigation after a body was discovered in a canal.

The Sheriff’s Office said the death does not appear to be suspicious and there is no evidence of criminality. Detectives are still working on an ID.

The call came into their dispatch at 10:24 a.m. Friday.

CCSO said the canal is located between Coronado and 55th in Golden Gate.

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The scene at the canal has cleared; however, the yellow perimeter where the body was found is still there.

This is an active investigation, and WINK News is pushing for details.

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