HPD: Passing bicyclist uncovers body floating in Buffalo Bayou

(Photo courtesy of Houston Police Department)

Officials are working to find out how a body ended up in Buffalo Bayou after a passing cyclist made the shocking discovery Friday. 

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Based on preliminary information, Houston Police say the cyclist reportedly found the body in the 3700 block of Allen Parkway. HPD says its Dive Team and medical examiners arrived on the scene, where they found a man's body and based on his condition, may have been there for several days but they are unsure exactly how long. 

Medical examiners are currently working to determine the cause of death.

FOX 26 Houston will continue to update this story as more information becomes available. 

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