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Body Of Missing Boater Found In Tampa Bay

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Officials say a 61-year-old Florida man has died in a boating accident.

Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission officials said in a news release that a boat towing officials spotted an unmanned boat in Tampa Bay on Sunday night.

Officials launched a search and found the body of Jose Vazquez of Apollo Beach on Monday morning.

Officials say his body was found in shallow water near the Courtney Campbell Causeway.

An investigation continues.

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