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Sam's Club employee in Indian River County spots body floating in pond while on break

No foul play suspected, investigators say
WPTV News Channel 5 West Palm Latest Headlines | June 17, 9am
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INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, Fla. — A Sam's Club employee in Indian River County made a startling discovery while on a break from work Sunday, deputies said.

According to the Indian River County Sheriff's Office, the employee spotted a body floating in a pond behind the Sam's Club, located at 5565 20th St.

The worker called the sheriff's office after finding the body.

Investigators said the victim is known to be a homeless man in the area.

No foul play is suspected.

The body was taken to the medical examiner for an autopsy.

The name of the victim has not been released.