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Homeless man's body found in water near Waste Treatment Plant in Dundalk

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Posted at 11:43 AM, Feb 21, 2020
and last updated 2020-02-24 16:50:11-05

DUNDALK, Md. (WMAR) — Baltimore County Police are investigating after a man's body was found in the water in Dundalk last Friday.

The body was discovered near the Back River Waste Water Treatment Plant on Eastern Avenue around 8:24 a.m.

He's been identified as 31-year-old Edward William Deaver. Police say he was homeless.

Detectives are still trying to figure out how he ended up in the water, but don't think any foul play was involved.

An autopsy will determine the official cause of death.