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Coast Guard, Port of Galveston Police recover man's body from water

The man was seen riding his bike earlier in the day, and is believed to have fallen into the water

GALVESTON, Texas — The Coast Guard assisted Port of Galveston Police in getting a man's body out of the water after a couple saw it while walking on the pier Tuesday. 

A Port of Galveston Police news release says the man's body was recovered between the Ocean Star Museum and pier 19. 

He had been seen in the early morning riding his bike by the museum office and is believed to have accidentally fallen into the water. 

No foul play is suspected according to the release. 

They haven't released the name of the man yet.  

This morning Chief Brown swore in Officer Ana Mondragon as the depar... tment's first new officer of 2020. Officer Mondragon comes from Kemah Police Department with over 10 years of law enforcement experience. Chief Brown and The Port of Galveston Police Department would like to welcome Officer Mondragon to the department.

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