On Monday afternoon, a man was found dead in a canal behind a public park in Baton Rouge.

According to the Baton Rouge Police Department, around 2:30 p.m., officers responded to a call at a BREC Park along Old Hammond Highway.

Upon arrival, officers found the man face-down in the canal.

Authorities have not yet disclosed if they believe the man died from natural causes or another way.

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Police said the death is still under investigation.

This is a developing story. When we receive more information, we will update here.

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