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Body found in Leesburg lake ID’d; cause of death under investigation

Police seeking information in death of 67-year-old man

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LEESBURG, Fla. – The body of a 67-year-old man was found Monday in a Leesburg lake, according to the police department.

Officers received reports of a body floating in Lake Harris around 7:15 p.m., according to a news release.

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Officials said Wednesday that the victim had been identified as Lucious W. Austin, 67, who was pronounced dead at the scene. A preliminary investigation from the medical examiner’s office suggested nothing suspicious at that time, though a full report had yet to be released, the police department said.

Leesburg detectives and CSI responded to the scene earlier in the investigation.

Officials are asking for anyone who has any information in this case to contact the Leesburg Police Department at 352-787-2121 or call Crimeline at 800-423-8477 to be eligible for a reward.

Further updates will be provided when more information becomes available.


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Kendal is a journalism student at the University of Central Florida. Born and raised in the Sunshine State, Kendal loves reporting on local and regional news in the Central Florida area. Her favorite coverage areas are breaking news, politics and environmental reporting. She joined ClickOrlando.com in June 2024.

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