Man, 80, found dead floating in waters off Queens park
An 80-year-old man was found dead floating in the East River near Hunter’s Point South Park in Queens. The discovery was made by a passerby who alerted authorities, and the man was pronounced dead at the scene. The cause of death is currently under investigation, with no apparent signs of trauma reported.
- ▪The elderly man was discovered around 4:40 p.m. on Tuesday.
- ▪He was removed from the water by the NYPD's Harbor Unit and the FDNY.
- ▪A passerby spotted the body and called 911, prompting a response from emergency services.
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Metro Man, 80, found dead floating in waters off Queens park By Amanda Woods Published May 20, 2026, 3:57 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google An elderly man was found dead in the waters just off a Queens park Tuesday, cops said, The 80-year-old was discovered floating in the East River bordering Hunter’s Point South Park, near 50th Avenue and Center Boulevard, around 4:40 p.m., police said. A passerby spotted the body and called 911, law enforcement sources said. An 80-year-old man was found floating in the East River just off Hunter’s Point South Park around 4:40 p.m. Tuesday, police said.
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