Collier County sheriff releases clothing of man found in canal in hopes to identify victim

Tomas Rodriguez, Naples Daily News
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Authorities say they're hopeful someone will help them identify the body of a man they found earlier this week in a canal. The Collier County Sheriff’s Office says they hope to identify a man whose body they found in a canal Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023.
Authorities say they're hopeful someone will help them identify the body of a man they found earlier this week in a canal. The Collier County Sheriff’s Office says they hope to identify a man whose body they found in a canal Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023.

Authorities say they're hopeful someone will help them identify the body of a man they found earlier this week in a Golden Gate canal.

The Collier County Sheriff’s Office says they hope to identify a man whose body they found in a canal this week.

The man was found dead in the area of Green Boulevard and Sunshine Boulevard on Wednesday. He was wearing a large-size Philadelphia Phillies jersey with "Harper" and the number "3" on the back; George-brand jeans; and Onitsuka Tiger sneakers.

The sheriff's office said they're releasing these photographs of the man's clothing, hoping someone will recognize them and contact law enforcement.

Authorities say they're hopeful someone will help them identify the body of a man they found earlier this week in a canal. The Collier County Sheriff’s Office says they hope to identify a man whose body they found in a canal Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023.
Authorities say they're hopeful someone will help them identify the body of a man they found earlier this week in a canal. The Collier County Sheriff’s Office says they hope to identify a man whose body they found in a canal Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023.

A passerby on Wednesday alerted authorities after they said they saw the body while passing through a nearby bridge. The driver said he drove back to the bridge, confirming he saw the body.

Authorities said they haven't determined a cause and manner of death.

The sheriff's office urges anyone with information to call them at 239-252-9300.

Tomas Rodriguez is a Breaking/Live News Reporter for the Naples Daily News and The News-Press. You can reach Tomas at TRodriguez@gannett.com or 772-333-5501. Connect with him on Threads @tomasfrobeltran, Instagram @tomasfrobeltran, Facebook @tomasrodrigueznews and Twitter @TomasFRoBeltran.

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