NEW YORK (1010 WINS) — Authorities are investigating after a body was found floating in the water at Brighton Beach Thursday morning.
EMS responded to the call of a person floating in the water 670 Riegelmann Boardwalk at about 11:22 a.m. Upon arrival, officials discovered the body of an adult male who had washed ashore.
He was pronounced dead at the scene.
The identity of the man has not yet been released and it is unclear how long the body had been in the water or if any foul play is suspected
The city's Medical Examiner will conduct an autopsy to determine the exact cause of death.