A woman’s body was found floating near Scripps Pier Saturday, San Diego lifeguards confirmed.
According to Lt. Andy Lerum, the deceased woman was found floating in the Pacific Ocean about 100 yards from the pier at around 12:15 p.m.
A citizen had spotted the body and alerted lifeguards, Lt. Lerum said.
The woman has not yet been identified. Lifeguards did say it appears she’s in her mid-30s.
Officials could not confirm whether the woman had been diving or surfing. It was unclear how long her body had been in the water, but Lt. Lerum confirmed rigor mortis had set in on the body.
The corpse was brought onto the beach near the Scripps Pier base by lifeguards.
Lt. Lerum said the Medical Examiner’s office would determine the woman’s identity and cause of death. Check back for updates.
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