Ferry rider spots body in Seattle's Elliott Bay

Summary

Fire department spokeswoman Helen Fitzpatrick said the department, police and the Coast Guard were notified about the body about 7:30 a.m. north of Harbor Island.

Story Published: Aug 8, 2007 at 10:48 AM PST

Story Updated: Aug 8, 2007 at 8:59 PM PST

Ferry rider spots body in Seattle's Elliott Bay
SEATTLE (AP) - A ferry rider spotted a body floating in Seattle's Elliott Bay on Wednesday.

Fire department spokeswoman Helen Fitzpatrick said the department, police and the Coast Guard were notified about the body about 7:30 a.m. north of Harbor Island.

A fire department boat picked up the man's body and turned it over to the King County medical examiner's office.