A young man’s body was found in the Harlem River on Sunday morning, according to the New York Police Department (NYPD). The man, believed to be in his 20s, was reported to be unconscious and floating facedown near East 106th Street. The call to 911 was made around 9:30 a.m., prompting the NYPD’s Harbor Unit to retrieve the body from the water. The man was pronounced dead at the scene.
The identity of the deceased remains unknown. The task of determining the cause of death has been assigned to the city’s Medical Examiner’s Office. The investigation into the circumstances surrounding the man’s death is currently ongoing.
This incident occurred just two days after a similar discovery. On Friday morning, an unidentified woman’s body was found floating in the East River near East 23rd Street. The woman’s body was initially spotted further uptown, on the Upper East Side, and is believed to have drifted downtown.
The woman’s identity is also yet to be determined. The investigation into her death is still underway. The authorities have not indicated whether they believe the two incidents are connected.
These tragic discoveries highlight the importance of water safety and vigilance. The NYPD continues to urge the public to report any suspicious activity or information related to these cases.
The city’s authorities are working tirelessly to identify the victims and determine the causes of their deaths. The hope is that these investigations will bring closure to the victims’ families and help prevent similar incidents in the future.