Investigation underway after body found in Alafia River
RIVERVIEW (FOX 13) - An investigation is underway after a drowning in the Alafia River.
The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office said they received a 911 call just after 6:00 p.m. for a report of a man going under the water in the middle of the river.
Multiple units responded to the waterfront in the area of Barcin Circle. A body was recovered shortly after by HCSO's Underwater Recovery Team.
Deputies do not know how the man ended up in the river, according to a press release.
The identify of the man has not yet been determined.
Stay with FOX 13 as we continue to follow this developing story.