Decomposed body found along Bde Maka Ska shore
A severely decomposed body was found along the shore of Bde Maka Ska near West 36th Street and East Bde Maka Ska Parkway around 11:30 a.m. Sunday, police said.[1]
Officers located the remains and medical personnel removed them from the scene, officials said.[1] The Hennepin County Sheriff's Office is leading the investigation, and the Hennepin County Medical Examiner will work to identify the person and determine the cause of death.[1]
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- Around 11:30 a.m. Sunday, Minneapolis and Minneapolis Park police responded to a report of a body in the water at Bde Maka Ska near West 36th Street and East Bde Maka Ska Parkway.
- Officers found a severely decomposed body along the shore, and medical personnel removed the remains from the scene.
- The Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office is leading the investigation, and the Hennepin County Medical Examiner is working to identify the individual and determine cause of death.
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August 17, 2026