Body found floating in Lauderhill canal

Body found floating in Lauderhill canal

MIAMI - Authorities are investigating after the body of a woman was found floating in a Lauderhill canal on Wednesday afternoon.

Lauderdale police said they responded to the canal in the area of 1800 block of NW 42nd Terrace just after 2 p.m., after receiving a 911 call of a possible body floating face down in the body of water

Upon arrival, officers observed what is believed to be the upper shoulder area and the back of a head floating in the middle of the canal.

Detectives identified the body in the canal as Wanda Robinson, 64, who had been reported missing from the area. 

Authorities said there no obvious signs of foul play. 

The area has been cordoned off and Lauderhill detectives and crime scene investigators are at the scene.

Anyone with information on this case is asked to call the Lauderhill Police Department at (954) 497-4700.

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