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Death investigation underway in San Luis Obispo

A body was found in the creek Friday morning
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Posted at 9:00 AM, Aug 13, 2021
and last updated 2021-08-13 22:35:16-04

A death investigation is underway in San Luis Obispo.

Police say they received a report at about 6:50 a.m. Friday that a man's body was submerged in San Luis Obispo Creek under the 1000 block of Broad St.

The San Luis Obispo County Sheriff's Office Dive Team was called in to retrieve the body.

Police tell KSBY foul play is not suspected at this time.

Broad Street between Monterey and Higuera streets was expected to remain closed throughout the morning due to the ongoing investigation.

Police say the cause of death will be determined after an autopsy is completed and the man's identity will be released once his next of kin have been notified.