Unidentified body found on Memorial Day in Oakland Park area in Columbus possibly a teen

Kelby Hutchison

May 28, 2024 at 11:07 a.m.·1 min read

An unidentified body was found on Memorial Day at a pond in the Oakland Park area in Columbus, according to officials.

The black male victim appears to be in his mid to late teens and was wearing only a swimsuit, said Muscogee County Coroner Buddy Bryan.

The body was located at a pond deep in the woods adjacent to Ormand Drive and Howe Avenue, according to Bryan.

Bryan said the victim was pronounced dead at 3:10 p.m., Monday.

Officials are asking help in identifying the body.

Anyone with information regarding the unidentified victim can call 911.

Bryan said the body will be transported to Decatur for an autopsy.

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