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The body was discovered around 5 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 19, after a boater in the channel off West Beach came upon the body, said Stamford Police Lt. Michael A. Noto.
Stamford Fire Department, Stamford Police Department, and Stamford Emergency Medical Services responded and the body was recovered, he said.
"It is unknown at this time how long the body was in the water," Noto said. "We have not been able to positively identify the deceased."
The man is described as being black, in his 20s, 5-foot-7, with a thin build.
He had short dreadlocks and the sides of his head were clean-shaven. He was wearing a Tommy Hilfiger gray and blue striped shirt, gray sweat pants, a navy blue Champion hooded pullover, and white Nautica brand sneakers and blue socks.
The body is currently in the custody of the chief medical examiner. A cause of death has not been determined, however, no obvious signs of trauma were observed.
This incident is being investigated by the Stamford Police Department Bureau of Criminal Investigations, along with the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
Anyone with information on this case should contact Sgt. Christopher DiCarlo at (203) 977-4420.
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