ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — St. Petersburg Police Department (SPPD) said it has identified the person found dead floating in the water in Lassing Park.
Police responded to a call at about 10 a.m. on July 10 at 2042 Beach Dr S.E. for an unresponsive woman wearing a bathing suit floating in the water close to shore.
Police said a fire rescue crew arrived and pronounced the woman deceased.
A paddleboard was nearby and other items were found onshore, per St. Pete police.
SPPD identified the woman as Erica Wendling, 31.
Detectives confirmed through their investigation she had been paddleboarding.
Her death does not appear to be suspicious, according to police.
The Pinellas Medical Examiner will confirm the cause of death.
This is a developing story. Tampa Bay 28 will provide more details as they become available.
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