Body found in MacArthur Park Lake; emergency responders on scene

MACARTHUR PARK, LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- A body was discovered Friday morning in MacArthur Park Lake, officials said.

Los Angeles Fire Department firefighter-paramedics arrived at the scene, near the intersection of Alvarado and Seventh streets, and police were summoned an LAFD spokesperson said.
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The identity of the deceased person and how long the body had been in the lake were not immediately known.
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Police cordoned off a perimeter near the area where the body was located as a death investigation got underway. It was unclear whether foul play was suspected.