Body found in creek near 5th and Sabine

Austin police are investigating after a body was found lying in a creek in downtown Austin. 

The Austin Police Department says they received a call about a deceased person in the 700 block of East 5th Street. A male, approximately in his 40s, was found lying in the creek at 5th Street and Sabine Street. He was pronounced dead on the scene. 

No other information is currently available.  

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