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Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office investigating fatal balcony fall in Destin

The Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office is investigating the death of a man who was reportedly seen falling from a 6th-floor balcony.

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The Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the death of a man who was reportedly seen falling from a 6th-floor balcony at the Emerald Grande in Destin around noon Friday.

His name has not been released at this time, according to the sheriff’s office.

A death investigation is underway to determine the circumstances of the fall. The sheriff’s office said there is no evidence of foul play.

This story will be updated as more information becomes available.

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