Man’s Body Is Found in Surf
Investigators are seeking help in identifying a man whose body was found late Wednesday floating in the surf just south of the San Clemente Municipal Pier.
Coroner’s officials said the victim, who appeared to be in his 60s, had drowned. Foul play is not suspected at this time.
“We don’t know whether it’s an accident or a suicide,” coroner’s investigator William King said. “It’s a complete mystery at this point.”
The man was described as white, about 5 feet, 11 inches tall, 195 pounds, with blue eyes, thin gray hair and a mustache. He was wearing dark loafers and a black button-down shirt, and had a hearing aid.
A passerby spotted the body floating near the shoreline about 10:40 p.m. Wednesday. Authorities believe the man had been in the water only a matter of hours.
Anyone with information about the possible identity of the man is asked to call the San Clemente Police Department at (714) 361-8201.
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