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Decomposed body found along Oswego Lighthouse
OSWEGO, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — A body in an advanced stage of decomposition was found at the Oswego Lighthouse on Sunday, June 8.
Around 6:30 p.m., a caller reported to police that they had found a body along the break wall of the lighthouse.
Law enforcement arrived at the scene, where they found a decomposing white man.
According to the Oswego City Police Department, the body was found under the break wall rocks and surrounded by other debris.
There was no identifiable information with the body, and the remains were from the scene and taken to the Onondaga Medical Examiner's Office for an autopsy to help with identification.
The Oswego Fire Department Marine Unit, New York State Police – BCI, Oswego County Sheriff's Department, and the US Coast Guard – Station Oswego and Menter Ambulance, all assisted with the incident.
Anyone with any information is asked to contact Investigator Zackary Quinones at 315-806-8672.
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Decomposed body found along Oswego Lighthouse
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