The Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after a deceased man was discovered floating in the water behind The Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island on Sunday, August 25.

Authorities are currently working to confirm the identity of the man. An autopsy is scheduled to take place at the Medical Examiner’s Office, which is expected to provide more information about the incident.

• The sheriff’s office stated that additional details will be released to the public at the appropriate time as the investigation progresses.

No further information is available at this time.