A 27-year-old man died early Sunday after falling off a dock into Lake St. Clair, according to New Baltimore police.

The man fell off a dock in New Baltimore at 2:48 a.m. and went under water, according to police. When police and firefighters responded to the scene, they initially were unable to find the man in the water.

During a later search in a patrol boat, officials found the body in the water.

New Baltimore police said the agency is conducting an investigation. The victim's identity was not released Sunday.

kberg@detroitnews.com

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