Partial remains found in ocean near Dania Beach

Diver discovers body about half-mile south of Dania Beach pier

DANIA BEACH, Fla. – The partial remains of a body were found Monday afternoon in the Atlantic Ocean near Dania Beach.

Broward Sheriff's Office spokeswoman Veda Coleman-Wright said a diver on a commercial fishing boat discovered the partial remains about a half-mile south of the Dania Beach pier.

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The fishermen notified deputies and brought the body to shore.

BSO homicide detectives are investigating to determine the person's identity and circumstances surrounding the death.