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A deceased woman was discovered on a boat near the luxurious Montauk Yacht Club in New York early Monday morning.
The Suffolk County Police Department confirmed that Homicide Squad detectives were alerted around 4 a.m. on Tuesday after the woman’s body was found on a vessel off Star Island Road in Montauk, a high-end marina location at the eastern tip of Long Island.
“Suffolk County Police Homicide Squad detectives are looking into the death of a woman found on a boat docked off Star Island Road in Montauk on August 5,” the department stated. “The cause and manner of the woman’s death are still under investigation.”
A spokesperson for the Montauk Yacht Club, where the boat was docked, acknowledged the incident but did not provide further details.
“We are saddened by the incident that occurred,” the spokesperson told Fox News Digital. “Our team is cooperating with law enforcement in their investigation and is dedicated to the safety of our guests and staff. We have no additional comments at this time.”
Authorities have not disclosed the identity of the woman, and it is uncertain whether foul play is suspected.
The Montauk Yacht Club is known for attracting summer tourists and upscale clientele. The hotel is located oceanfront.
