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Death investigation after woman's body found in Palm Harbor pond: FWC

Death investigation after woman's body found in Palm Harbor pond: FWC
Death investigation after woman's body found in Palm Harbor Pond: FWC
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PALM HARBOR, Fla. — The Pinellas County Sheriff's Office (PCSO) is conducting a death investigation after a body was found in a Palm Harbor Pond.

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Death investigation after woman's body found in Palm Harbor pond: FWC

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) said it was contacted after a deceased person was found in a pond in Palm Harbor at 3481 Mermoor Dr. on Oct. 28.

PCSO is investigating to determine the cause of death, FWC said. PCSO confirmed the body found was an adult woman. The death does not appear to be suspicious.

An alligator trapper was contracted and removed a 6 foot 8 inch long alligator from the pond, FWC said.

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