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Body Found in Ballona Creek Sparking Death Probe
8 Sep
Summary
- A body was discovered in Ballona Creek waters in Playa del Rey on Monday morning.
- The Los Angeles Police Department is investigating the death.
- A walkway and bike path near the scene were closed during the investigation.
Authorities have initiated a death investigation following the discovery of a body in Ballona Creek. The deceased was found in the water on Monday morning, September 8, 2026, near the intersection of Lincoln and Culver boulevards in Playa del Rey. The Los Angeles Police Department confirmed the finding and stated that the identity of the individual and the cause of death are currently under investigation.
Emergency personnel, including the Los Angeles Fire Department, were dispatched to the scene. Investigators were observed working on a walkway and bike path that runs alongside the creek, beneath a local bridge. This pathway has been temporarily closed to the public as the investigation continues into this developing situation.
