AUSTIN, TX – A body was discovered along a walking trail near Lady Bird Lake in East Austin on Wednesday afternoon, prompting an investigation by local authorities. The discovery was made following a 911 call received just before 3 p.m.
Preliminary findings indicate that the deceased individual showed no signs of trauma, and there is currently no suspicion of foul play. Consequently, the case is not being treated as a homicide. The Austin Police Department has not disclosed the gender of the deceased.
The medical examiner did not arrive at the scene until around 6 p.m. The body was found near a construction site on Canterbury Street, close to Pleasant Valley Road. One local resident, who lives across the street from the scene, expressed her surprise at the unusual discovery, stating, “It’s definitely unusual. It feels kind of surreal.”
This incident adds to a string of bodies found in and around Lady Bird Lake over the past two years, sparking rumors of a potential serial killer. However, the Austin Police Department has consistently addressed and dismissed these suspicions before they could gain traction.
The investigation is ongoing, and authorities are working to determine the cause of death and identify the deceased. Further updates are expected as more information becomes available.