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Body found floating in canal in Belle Glade; homicide investigation underway

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The Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office is investigating a homicide in Belle Glade Wednesday evening. 

According to officials, a sugar cane worker found a body floating in a canal in the 33000 block of Gator Blvd., shortly before 4 p.m.

Deputies, detectives, crime scene investigators, marine unit deputies and medical examiners personnel responded to the scene.

Investigators say the body appears to be of a Hispanic male, victim of a homicide. 

His identity is unknown at this time. Deputies say the man had tattoos on his hands and forearm.

Anyone who recognizes the tattoos or have any information about the incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-458-TIPS.