Name of man found in Connecticut River released

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Haddam, Conn./WTIC Radio - The state Department of Energy and Environmental Protection has released the name of a man whose body was found last week in the Connecticut River in Haddam.

Steven Bauer was from Middletown.

Authorities say the 69-year-old was found in the water around 2:30 p.m. December 30th at Haddam Meadows State Park.

Bauer was pronounced dead shortly thereafter.

The medical examiner is conducting tests to determine an exact cause of death.

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