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Lake Charles police investigate death of man found floating in English Bayou

LAKE CHARLES, La. (KLFY) — Police are investigating a body found in the English Bayou in Lake Charles.

Yesterday evening, at approximately 5 p.m., Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office deputies were dispatched to a property on English Bayou, off Fitzenreiter Road, after receiving a call from a fisherman in reference to a possible body floating in the water. 

Officials said they responded and recovered Christopher D. Ledoux, 41, of Lake Charles, from the water.  He was pronounced dead at the scene.

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The initial investigation reveals no signs of foul play according to authorities.  The coroner will determine cause of death.  

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