Body of man found in ocean off Hermosa Beach
Authorities are investigating the death of a man whose body was found floating in the ocean in Hermosa Beach early Friday.
Hermosa Beach police officers discovered the body of a white male between the ages of 40 and 45 near the shoreline about 7 a.m., officials said. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
It was initially reported by some media outlets that the man was injured and had suffered from a gunshot wound. But the Hermosa Beach police released a statement on Sunday that said the cause of death was still under investigation.
“Under further investigation, there was no indication the injury was received from a gunshot and the cause of death is unknown at this time. The investigation is on-going by the LASD Sheriffs Department, the cause of death will be determined by the LA County Coroner.â€
The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department is assisting in the investigation. Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to contact the sheriff’s department’s Homicide Bureau at (323) 890-5500.
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