GRAND HAVEN, Mich. — The Ottawa County marine unit discovered the body of a man near the Grand Isle Marina in Grand Haven.
Responders made the discovery after a traffic stop around 5:30 p.m. They found his body floating in the water.
Authorities say the man was from Coopersville and was 74 years old. They believe he drowned accidentally after falling from his boat that was tied up in the marina.
“The victim is presumed to have drowned, but we don’t draw final conclusions until we have all the information and complete an investigation. The victim’s family was located and notified later yesterday evening," said Grand Haven Director of Public Safety Jeff Hawke.
What led up to the man allegedly slipping into the water is still under investigation, police say. The man has been identified but police are not releasing his name until family is notified.
An autopsy is pending and currently there is no evidence of foul play.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
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