The Auburn Police Department recovered the body of a man from Lake Auburn on Wednesday morning, April 29, after a passing motorist reported seeing someone floating in the water.
At approximately 8:17am, officers from the Auburn Police Department and firefighters from the Auburn Fire Department responded to the area of 166 Lake Shore Drive. A motorist who was driving by spotted the body and immediately called 911.
Auburn Fire/Rescue personnel launched a rescue boat from the Route 4 boat launch and successfully recovered the body from the water. The scene was secured by emergency responders.
The deceased is believed to be a 46-year-old Auburn man. His identity is being withheld pending notification of next of kin.
The body has been transported to a local funeral home, where the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner will perform an examination to determine the cause and manner of death.
This remains an active investigation. According to the Auburn Police Department, there are currently no indications of foul play.
No further information has been released at this time.
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