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A portion of the pedestrian pathway on Lake Hollingsworth near Crystal Lake Drive is closed as Lakeland Police Department conduct an active investigation. There is a heavy police presence in the area.
Officers on the scene confirmed a deceased person was found at the lake but could not provide further details this early in the investigation.
A portion of Lake Hollingsworth drive is closed this morning for previously-scheduled milling and resurfacing in the area.
Update – 9:45 a.m., April 20:
LPD spokeswoman Robin Tillett confirmed that a jogger located the body near a bench before 7 a.m. on Monday, April 20. She said the body is that of an adult male in his early 20s. He was not a student at Florida Southern College.
Tillett said there are no obvious indications of foul play. Initiaily, it appears the individual died by suicide.
This is an evolving story, and LkldNow will update as we learn more.
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