Police investigating after dead body found floating in Florida lake
LEESBURG, Fla. - The Leesburg Police Department is investigating a possible drowning after a 67-year-old man was found floating in a local lake on Monday evening.
Officers were called out to 21 Dozier Circle at around 7:15 p.m. after receiving reports of a dead body floating in Lake Harris, authorities said.
The Lake County Sheriff's Office dive team assisted officers in removing the body from the water.
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The man's body has since been turned over to the medical examiner's office for further investigation. He was identified as 67-year-old Lucious W. Austin.
His death isn't suspicious, police said, citing preliminary evidence.
Anyone with information is asked to call police at (352) 787-2121 or call Crimeline at 1-800-423-TIPS (8477) to be eligible for a reward.