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Man found dead in possible drowning at Paso Robles pond, police say

Update to this story >> >> What happened to Hugo Diaz de Alva? Family mystified after Paso Robles death

Original story:

The body of a 26-year-old Paso Robles man was found floating in Franklin Pond in Paso Robles on Thursday morning in what is being called an apparent drowning.

San Luis Obispo County sheriff’s deputies responded to a report of a possible drowning at around 10:15 a.m. at the pond at 3000 Creston Road, according to a news release. The pond, which is used for fishing and boating, is part of Franklin Hot Springs.

The man was identified as Hugo Diaz De Alva, and his next of kin have been notified, the Sheriff’s Office said.

An autopsy is planned for Tuesday to determine the manner and cause of death, the release said.

This story was originally published April 4, 2019 at 6:01 PM.

Nick Wilson
The Tribune
Nick Wilson is a Tribune contributor in sports. He is a graduate of UC Santa Barbara and UC Berkeley and is originally from Ojai.
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