Man's body found in Center City pool

Friday, September 23, 2016
CENTER CITY (WPVI) -- An elderly man was found dead and floating face down in an indoor pool in Center City, Philadelphia.

Police say the 76-year-old man had been in the water for days.
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Hazmat crews were called to the pool located at 20th and Lombard streets to help remove the body.

Neighbors called police when they noticed the man's mail piling up.
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They say the man lived alone and was depressed over the loss of his sister who lived with him.

Police say an autopsy will be performed.
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