MANHATTAN, N.Y. (PIX11) — A woman was found dead floating in the water in Manhattan on Tuesday, according to officials.

Firefighters received a call for a body floating in the water at Pier 16 near Fulton St., which is right next to the concert venue, The Rooftop at Pier 17. Police received word that it was an unidentified female, according to the NYPD.

The woman was dead when officers arrived just before 3 p.m., the FDNY said.

Officials did not provide any additional information.

Spencer Gustafson is a digital content producer from Long Island who has covered New York state and city news since 2023. See more of his work here.

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