Fresno County Sheriff’s deputies are investigating after a man’s body was found Friday morning in a canal west of Biola.

Shortly after 11 a.m., someone working near Shaw and Goldenrod avenues reported finding a body in a nearby canal, according to the Fresno County Sheriff’s Office.

Deputies responded and confirmed a deceased man was in the water. Members of the Sheriff’s Dive Unit recovered the body from the canal.

The Fresno County Sheriff’s Office and the Fresno County Sheriff-Coroner’s Office are working to positively identify the man.

Authorities said the circumstances surrounding the death are unknown, and the investigation remains ongoing.

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Anyone with information is asked to contact the Fresno County Sheriff’s Office at (559) 600-3111 or Valley Crime Stoppers at (559) 498-7867.

Anonymous tips may also be submitted at www.valleycrimestoppers.org. Authorities referenced case No. 26-8910.

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