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Man’s Body Recovered Near Puerto Madero Floating Casino as Prosecutor Weighs Causes

Investigators now await autopsy results to clarify what happened.

Overview

  • Prefectura Naval recovered the body on Saturday afternoon near the Floating Casino by La Boca/Puerto Madero, and SAME confirmed the death at the scene.
  • The La Boca district prosecutor, Susana Callejas, is examining scenarios that include suicide, an accidental fall, or third‑party involvement.
  • Authorities have not identified the victim, described by sources as a man of about 40, and the court ordered an autopsy.
  • Accounts differ on who first saw the body, with some reports citing tourists and others Prefectura personnel at the Colonia Express terminal.
  • Unverified claims suggest recent casino losses, but investigators have not corroborated any gambling link.