Suffern Mayor Michael Curley confirmed the discovery in a statement posted to social media around 2:30 p.m., noting that police and fire department personnel were on scene at the Suffern Quarry to assist with the recovery.
The Rockland County Medical Examiner’s Office and other law enforcement agencies also responded.
“I want to inform the public that we have a body floating in the Suffern Quarry,” Mayor Curley wrote, adding, “Our police are on the scene and we have the fire department to assist in retrieving the body… We will inform the public as more information becomes available.”
The body was found to be a 57-year-old man. Police were working on notifying his family as of Monday evening, Curley said.
The death does not appear to be suspicious, according to Curley, who said authorities would know more after the investigation was complete.
No further details about the deceased, including identity or the circumstances surrounding the death, have been released.
This is a developing story. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.
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