New Update - Body ID: Stamford Man Found Floating In Norwalk Harbor

Police have identified a man whose body was found floating by a boater.

Police have identified the man whose body was found in Norwalk Harbor.
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06/30/2023 1:40 p.m.

Christian Bernadel, age 26, of Stamford, was found in Norwalk Harbor around 9:40 a.m., Tuesday, June 27, after police received a report from a boater, said Lt. Joe Dinho, of the Norwalk Poice.

Norwalk Police Marine Unit and Norwalk Fire Marine Unit responded to the location and recovered Bernadel.

Earlier report: Man's Body Found Floating In Norwalk Harbor

The cause of death is still not known and the case remains active, Dinho said.

Detectives are awaiting findings from the Connecticut Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

"Our deepest condolences to Mr. Bernade’s family and friends," Dinho said.

This is an ongoing investigation, and anyone with information is asked to contact Norwalk Police Detective Taylor at 203- 854-3183 and by email at: Ltaylor@Norwalkct.gov.

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