Body Found in West Palm Beach Waterway

Police investigating discovery near Currie Park

Apr. 14, 2026 at 8:53pm

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An extreme close-up photograph of a discarded item of clothing or broken object, lit by a harsh, direct camera flash against a pitch-black background, conceptually representing the discovery of a body in the waterway.The grim discovery of a body in the Intracoastal Waterway near a popular West Palm Beach park raises concerns about public safety and potential foul play.West Palm Beach Today

West Palm Beach police are investigating after a body was found in the Intracoastal Waterway near Currie Park on Tuesday morning. Police responded to the 2000 block of North Flagler Drive around 11:30 a.m. and located the deceased person in the water.

Why it matters

This discovery near a popular public park raises concerns about public safety and potential foul play. The Intracoastal Waterway is a major waterway in the area, so the location of the body's discovery is significant.

The details

Police say they responded to the scene around 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday and found the deceased person in the Intracoastal Waterway near Currie Park. Divers were called in to assist with the investigation. The identity and cause of death of the individual have not yet been released.

  • Police responded to the scene around 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, April 14, 2026.

The players

West Palm Beach Police Department

The local law enforcement agency investigating the discovery of the body.

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What’s next

Police are continuing their investigation into the identity of the deceased individual and the circumstances surrounding their death.

The takeaway

This tragic discovery near a popular public space highlights the need for vigilance and cooperation with law enforcement to ensure the safety of the community.