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Body of man found on side of Julia Tuttle Causeway in Miami

Body covered by tarp near Julia Tuttle Causeway in Miami. (WPLG)

MIAMI – Authorities are investigating after the body of a man was discovered Thursday morning on the side of the Julia Tuttle Causeway in Miami.

Sky 10 was above the scene, just east of Biscayne and spotted a white tarp covering the body on a grassy area right to the side of the eastbound lanes of the causeway.

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The Florida Highway Patrol was the first at the scene and requested assistance from the Miami Police Department.

Miami police Officer Kiara Delva, who is also a spokeswoman for MPD, said the body was that of an adult Black male. She said detectives believe he may have been homeless.

Foul play is not suspected at this time, Delva confirmed.

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