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Man found dead in canal near Southern and Wilson avenues Sunday morning

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BUCKEYE, AZ — Authorities are investigating after a man's body was recovered from a canal near Buckeye on Sunday morning.

According to the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office, deputies responded to a call near Southern and Wilson avenues after reports of a man floating in the canal.

Fire personnel removed the man from the water, but he was pronounced dead at the scene. He has been identified as 65-year-old Albert Menchaca.

MCSO said the circumstances surrounding the incident remain under investigation.

No additional information has been released.