A park-goer made a grim find in Lower Manhattan on Monday morning when they came across a body hanging from a tree, officials said.
The passer-by called 911 around 7:48 a.m. to report finding the dead man dangling next to Pier 42 in the East River Greenway, cops said.
The city Medical Examiner’s Office ruled the death a suicide. The man was believed to be between 55 and 65 years old, police said.
![103122 The NYPD remove a body from the edge of the East River, near Corlears Hook Park/FDR Drive, which appears to be a suicide by hanging.](https://worldpresstime.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/park-suicide-02.jpg)
![103122 The NYPD remove a body from the edge of the East River, near Corlears Hook Park/FDR Drive, which appears to be a suicide by hanging.](https://worldpresstime.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/park-suicide-05.jpg)
Release of the man’s name was pending family notification.
If you are struggling with suicidal thoughts or are experiencing a mental health crisis and live in New York City, you can call 1-888-NYC-WELL for free and confidential crisis counseling. If you live outside the five boroughs, you can dial the 24/7 National Suicide Prevention hotline at 988 or go to SuicidePreventionLifeline.org.
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