Grisly discovery made at New York beach
Authorities are investigating after a human torso was discovered lying on a New York City beach.
The torso was found Friday (Saturday AEDT) at Breezy Point Beach in Queens, the New York City Police Department said in a statement.
Police responded to a 911 call about the remains being spotted at 12.21pm on Friday, the statement said.
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Police are investigating after a torso washed up at Breezy Point Beach in New York. CNN
"Officers observed an unidentified, human torso with attached legs discovered laying on the sand," police said.
The investigation is ongoing and a medical examiner will determine the cause of death. "The identity of the deceased is pending proper family notification," police said.
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