Man Found Dead in Bay: Cause of Death, Identity Unknown
Posted on: Tuesday, 23 May 2006, 16:56 CDT
By Michelle Theriault, The Bellingham Herald, Bellingham, Wash.
May 22--A man's body was found in Bellingham Bay on Sunday evening.
At about 7:30 p.m., a person kayaking near Taylor Street Dock reported seeing a man's body floating in the water about 100 feet from the shore.
The Bellingham Fire Department and Coast Guard responded, said Bob Peterson, battalion chief.
"They were able to recover the body," he said.
The identity and cause of death are not yet known.
The Bellingham Police Department is investigating the matter, he said.
"Nothing indicated foul play, as far as we know," said Peterson.
No further information was available Sunday night.
Reach Michelle Theriault at 756-2803 or michelle.theriault@bellinghamherald.com.
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Source: The Bellingham Herald, Wash.
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