Man found dead in restricted area of Central Park

Tuesday, August 6, 2019
CENTRAL PARK, New York (WABC) -- Police are investigating after a man was discovered dead in a restricted access area of Central Park.

The victim, who police say appears to be in his 30s, was discovered in the upper terrace of the Lasker Pool on Tuesday morning.
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He suffered trauma to the head and the Medical Examiner will determine his cause of death.

The victim was found by a day care counselor who notified police. No children were with her at the time.

Authorities said the victim may be homeless, but his identity has not yet been released.
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