UPDATE (Thursday, March 23, 2023): The body found in the water near Pier 39 in San Francisco is that of Wild 94.9 radio station host Jeffrey Vandergrift, also known as "JV." Read more here.
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The San Francisco Police Department is investigating after a body was found near Pier 39 Wednesday afternoon.
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Just before 5 p.m., police said officers responded to Pier 39 regarding a person in the water.
Officers retrieved the person from the water and pronounced them dead at the scene.
"At this time, we have no evidence of foul play," police said in a statement.
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Officials added the medical examiner will be conducting the investigation.
Anyone with any information is asked to contact San Francisco police at 415-575-4444 or text a tip to TIP411 and start the message with SFPD.
