Body found offshore of Harsens Island

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A man’s body was found off the shore of Harsens Island Wednesday morning. According to St. Clair County Sheriff Tim Donnellon, Clay Township Police first received a call from homeowners who had discovered the body floating in a cut off the North Channel of the St. Clair River. Detectives with the Sheriff’s Office, assisted by Clay Township Fire Department, used their air boat to retrieve the body. Detectives are continuing investigating the incident. No determination has been made on the person found in the water, other than he is an older, white male. An autopsy will conducted to try an make A positive identification of the man and determine cause of death. Missing person databases are being checked.