Body of man floating in Margate canal identified

Ricardo Barron-Reyes, 56, found dead Monday

MARGATE, Fla. – The body of a man who was found floating in a canal in Margate on Monday has been identified as that of Ricardo Barron-Reyes, 56, of North Lauderdale.

Police said Reyes' body was found by a boater in a canal in the 100 block of N. State Road 7.

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Investigators with both the Margate Police Department and the Broward County Medical Examiner's Office responded to the scene.

The medical examiner's officer is investigating the cause of death, but authorities said there were no signs of foul play.

Anyone with information about Reyes' death is asked to call detective Julio Fernandez at 954-935-5418.

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