Unidentified body found on Memorial Day in Oakland Park area in Columbus possibly a teen
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An unidentified body was found on Memorial Day at a pond in the Oakland Park area in Columbus, according to officials.
The black male victim appears to be in his mid to late teens and was wearing only a swimsuit, said Muscogee County Coroner Buddy Bryan.
The body was located at a pond deep in the woods adjacent to Ormand Drive and Howe Avenue, according to Bryan.
Bryan said the victim was pronounced dead at 3:10 p.m., Monday.
Officials are asking help in identifying the body.
Anyone with information regarding the unidentified victim can call 911.
Bryan said the body will be transported to Decatur for an autopsy.
This story was originally published May 28, 2024 at 11:07 AM.