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Police in Turks and Caicos recover body amid search for missing man
As the search continues for a missing New York City man last seen in Turks and Caicos, officials in the Caribbean country said that the body of a man was recovered Sunday, July 6.
According to a press release from the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force, the body was discovered at around 9:05 a.m. local time on Sunday while police searched for missing New York man Brian Tarrence, who has been missing since June 25.
Police said the body was found in a "state of decomposition," with the body's identity unable to be immediately confirmed.
"The Royal Turks and Caicos Island Police Force extends sincere condolences to the family and friends of the deceased. We urge members of the public to refrain from speculation and allow the investigation process to confirm the identity through official channels," Acting Commissioner Rodney Adams said in the release.
The discovery was made as officials continue to search for Tarrence. According to local news station NBC 4 New York, the 51-year-old, who was last seen June 25, was on vacation on the island with his wife.
According to NBC 4, the couple had gone on a boat ride and out to dinner before returning to their Airbnb at Grace Bay. Tarrence was last seen on video surveillance leaving the rental property at around 3:40 a.m. and heading to the small downtown area.
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