Body Of Jackson Heights Man Found In Water At World Fair Marina

The man's body was pulled out of the World Fair Marina Tuesday.

Posted Tue, Oct 2, 2018 at 12:37 pm ET|Updated Tue, Oct 2, 2018 at 5:22 pm ET

FLUSHING, QUEENS – The fully clothed body of a man was pulled out of the water near Citi Field on Tuesday, police said.

The Daily News reported that the man's legs were bound with chains.

The body was found at the World Fair Marina, close to the Mets' home, at 9:15 a.m.

Police identified the man as Michael Panico, 53, who lived in Jackson Heights. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

The cause of his death has not yet been determined, police said.

Lead image of the World Fair Marina, via Google Maps

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