BETHLEHEM — Bethlehem police have identified a body, that was discovered on Saturday, May 4 in the Hudson River around Henry Hudson Park, as a 66-year-old man who committed suicide.
While his name was not revealed, he had been reported missing since March. According to reports, an autopsy was scheduled for Sunday, May 5 at Ellis Hospital and it was determined that no foul play was involved in this case.
The body had been found by two people fishing in the park at 6:11 a.m. last Saturday. Bethlehem police and the Selkirk Fire Department responded to the scene. A Selkirk Fire Department boat helped remove the body from the river. Police had reviewed missing persons cases too as part of this investigation.
Anyone with more information on this case is encouraged to contact Bethlehem police at 518-439-9973.
