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Fisherman finds body floating in the water near the Howard Frankland Bridge, police say

St. Pete police say they received a call from a fisherman who they say reported a possible body in the water near the Howard Frankland Bridge.

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. -- Police responded to reports of a "suspicious item" found floating in Tampa Bay, later determined to be that of a 26-year-old woman.

Police say they received a call around 4:15 p.m. Saturday from a fisherman who they say reported a possible body in the water near the Howard Frankland Bridge.

Investigatiors since confirmed a body was found and a death investigation was performed.

Due to the condition of the body, police say the identity and the manner of death will come from the medical examiner.

The investigation is ongoing.

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