Death investigation launched after body found in Orange County retention pond

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – Deputies launched a death investigation after finding a body in an Orange County retention pond Thursday morning, according to the sheriff’s office.

Investigators said they responded to the area of the 1400 block of Holden Ave. around 9:43 a.m.

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Upon arrival, a dead body, which appeared to be an adult, was found in a nearby retention pond, according to deputies.

No other details are known at this time.

This is an ongoing investigation.