Young Man Drowns After Causeway Drop

Body found in Biscayne Bay

Authorities have found the body of a young man who either fell or jumped into Biscayne Bay from the MacArthur Causeway early Friday morning.

The body was found by members of the Miami Fire-Rescue and U.S. Coast Guard around noon, police said.

Police said the man was driving eastbound on the Causeway with two friends when they pulled over, possibly to take photos, around 6 a.m.

At some point, the unidentified victim either fell in or jumped in, possibly as a dare, police said.

The drop from the point of the bridge where the car was stopped is approximately 60-70 feet.

Police said the three men had traveled from North Florida and were in town for Memorial Day weekend.

The two other men are being questioned by police.

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