A tragic scene unfolded in Opa-locka on Wednesday as local residents discovered a man’s body floating in a canal along Atlantic Avenue.
Upon the discovery, Miami-Dade Fire Rescue responded swiftly to the location and were able to retrieve the body from the canal. Witnesses recount the shocking find, including a woman whose mother initially noticed the object in the water but did not identify it as a human body at first.”,”According to the witness, her mother was preparing for a day out with family when her friend, who lived nearby, stopped by to exchange New Year greetings. It was then that they noticed something unusual in the canal. ‘She didn’t immediately get, like, shocked because she thought it was, like, a doll,’ the witness shared when speaking to Local 10.”,”Despite the alarming nature of the discovery, authorities have announced that no foul play is suspected at this time. However, the investigation to ascertain the circumstances surrounding the man’s death is ongoing, ensuring all possibilities are fully explored.
This incident has sent ripples through the Opa-locka community, highlighting the area’s vulnerability to unexpected tragedies. As investigators continue their work, residents remain on edge, hoping for answers and closure.
Source: Local10
