Body pulled from water just off Devil's Slide

Authorities recovered a body from the water Monday afternoon near Devil’s Slide in San Mateo County.

Witness reports body in water

What we know:

A witness reported just before 4 p.m. spotting a body in the water south of the Tom Lantos Tunnel in the Gray Whale Cove area, according to Cal Fire CZU.

Cal Fire, along with California Highway Patrol and the San Mateo County Sheriff's Office, responded to the scene and recovered the body from the water.

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Investigation underway

What's next:

The San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office has taken over the investigation and will determine the circumstances surrounding the death.

The Source: Cal Fire CZU

San Mateo County