Body washes ashore on Miami Beach

White tarp covers body on sand

A body was discovered Wednesday morning on Miami Beach.

MIAMI BEACH, Fla. – A body washed ashore Wednesday morning on Miami Beach.

The discovery was made about 7:30 a.m. near 39th Street.

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Miami Beach police said officers and paramedics arrived and found the victim dead on the beach.

Sky 10 flew above the scene as a white tarp covered the body.

A medical examiner will determine the victim's identity and cause of death.


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