On Friday, August 2, 2024, at around 10:51 AM, NYPD officers responded to a distressing 911 call about a water rescue near East 23rd Street along the East River. The NYPD Harbor Unit retrieved the body of an unidentified female from the water within the jurisdiction of the 13th precinct.
The woman was pronounced dead upon arrival at the shore.
As of now, the circumstances surrounding the incident are still unclear, with no arrests made. The investigation is actively ongoing as authorities work to piece together the events that led to this tragedy.
The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner is tasked with determining the precise cause of death, which remains pending.
The identity of the deceased has not been released, pending notification of her family.
