Body discovered in Island Park dock waters

Nassau County Police are investigating the death of an unidentified man whose body was found in the waters off a dock on Railroad Place in Island Park Tuesday morning.

Officers responded to the scene at just after 11 a.m. on April 8 after receiving reports of a body in the water. Police located and recovered the body of an unknown man who was pronounced dead at the scene by Nassau County Police paramedics.

Authorities have released additional details in hopes of identifying the victim. He is described as either Black or Hispanic, approximately 15 to 20 years old, standing about 5’4” tall and weighing roughly 130 pounds. The victim was wearing a beige t-shirt featuring black lettering and two designs, along with black cargo joggers with tactical pockets.

The cause of death remains unknown, and the investigation is ongoing.