Body found floating in water near Morro Rock

Police are investigating a body found floating in the water near Morro Rock on Saturday morning.

About 8:50 a.m., passers-by walking near the Rock saw a man’s body in the water and notified authorities, Morro Bay police Sgt. Rick Catlett said. Responders pulled the man from the water and found he was dead.

Catlett said it appeared the man was in his 50s; police do not believe the man committed suicide or was a victim of foul play.

Officials have not released the man’s identity.

The investigation is ongoing.

This story was originally published December 10, 2016 at 10:13 AM with the headline "Body found floating in water near Morro Rock."