Body found near beach in Encinitas
The body of a man was found early Monday in a brushy area near the beach in Encinitas.
San Diego County Sheriff’s Department officials received a call from someone who found the body around 9:30 a.m. near B Street and Second Street, sheriff’s Lt. Dave Perkins said. The location is about a tenth of a mile from Moonlight State Beach.
An investigation has been launched, officials said.
No other information on the incident was immediately available.
Kucher writes for the San Diego Union-Tribune.
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Karen is a staff writer and editor at The San Diego Union-Tribune. She has covered everything from county government and higher education to animal issues and wildfires. These days, she focuses on breaking news and public safety issues. Karen is a native San Diegan and graduate of the University of Southern California.
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