Body discovered in Galveston's East End by Coast Guard during training exercise, authorities say

GALVESTON, Texas (KTRK) -- Coast Guard officials said they found a body during a training exercise in Galveston's East End on Saturday morning.

According to authorities from the Coast Guard Houston-Galveston Sector, the training crew discovered the body partially submerged in shallow water at the Big Reef at about 10 a.m.

Coast Guard officials said they immediately notified the Galveston Police Department about the incident. Authorities said that the Galveston PD is currently leading the investigation.

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