Update: Body found in Mississippi Coast creek, police say. Here’s what we know
Authorities are investigating after a boater found a body on Monday in Turkey Creek, Gulfport police said.
Police launched boats from Gulfport Lake to search for the body after the boater called authorities, Gulfport police Lt. Jason DuCre said.
DuCre said it was not immediately clear if the death involved foul play.
Gulfport Fire Chief Billy Kelley said first responders in his department left at 1:20 p.m. to help search for the body. Authorities said they found the body in Turkey Creek, west of Gulfport Lake.
This is a developing story and will be updated.
This story was originally published May 12, 2025 at 2:46 PM.