for immediate release
May 3, 2004

N E W S   R E L E A S E

The Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office is investigating the death of an unidentified man whose body was discovered near the Destin Bridge late this morning (Monday morning).

The victim, apparently an adult white male, was discovered at approximately 10:45 this morning by bird watchers near a wetlands area at the east end of Okaloosa Island, between the parking area and the East Pass.

The cause and manner of death remain undetermined at this time. The body had apparently been at the scene several days.

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for more information contact Sgt. Rick Hord, Public Information Officer

(850) 651-7420

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