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50-year-old man found dead in puddle of water at Tulare park, police say

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  • Officers found a 50-year-old man face down in a puddle at Live Oak Park.
  • He was pronounced dead at the scene; detectives opened an investigation.
  • Police withheld identity and timing; public urged to call 559-685-2300 ext 2153.

A man was found dead Monday at Live Oak Park in Tulare, authorities said.

Officers responded to the park at 9:12 a.m., where they discovered a 50-year-old man lying face down in a puddle of water.

He was pronounced dead at the scene.

Detectives are investigating the circumstances surrounding his death.

Police did not disclose how long the man had been at the park before he was found, nor has his identity been released.

Anyone with information is asked to call the police at 559-685-2300, ext. 2153.

Anthony Galaviz
The Fresno Bee
Anthony Galaviz writes about sports for The Fresno Bee. He covers the Las Vegas Raiders, high schools, boxing, MMA and junior colleges. He’s been with The Bee since 1997 and attended Fresno City College before graduating from Fresno State with a major in journalism and a minor in criminology. Support my work with a digital subscription
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