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Police identify man found dead at St. Petersburg marina

An investigation at this point does not indicate foul play in the death of John Telford, 45, police said.
John Telford’s body was found floating in the water near a docked boat, a police spokesperson said.
John Telford’s body was found floating in the water near a docked boat, a police spokesperson said. [ Photo illustration by ASHLEY DYE and DIRK SHADD | Times ]
Published Aug. 3, 2022|Updated Aug. 3, 2022

ST. PETERSBURG — Police on Wednesday identified the man found dead at the Harborage Marina last week.

The body of John Telford, 45, was discovered about 9:20 p.m. on July 27 at the marina at 1500 2nd St. S, according to St. Petersburg police. Telford’s body was found floating in the water near a docked boat, a police spokesperson said.

The investigation so far does not suggest foul play, but the Pinellas-Pasco Medical Examiner’s Office will determine Telford’s cause of death, police said.