Body Discovered in Miami River Near Kiki on the River Restaurant

Miami Fort Lauderdale, FL, August 31, 2026 —

Authorities have launched an investigation following the discovery of a body in the Miami River early Monday morning. The remains were recovered from the water near the well-known Kiki on the River restaurant.

The exact time of the discovery was not immediately available, but the incident occurred early on Monday. Emergency services responded to the scene, and the body was subsequently pulled from the river. The identity of the deceased has not been released by authorities.

The location of the discovery, in close proximity to Kiki on the River, a popular dining establishment situated along the Miami River, has drawn attention to the incident. Further details regarding the circumstances surrounding the death, including how the body came to be in the river, have not yet been disclosed.

The Miami Police Department, or other relevant law enforcement agencies, have taken charge of the investigation. Officials have stated that the case is ongoing and that more information will be provided as it becomes available. The cause of death also remains undetermined pending further examination and investigation. The contractor’s name was not provided. The fine amount was not provided. The permit status was not provided. The inspection outcomes were not provided. The code violations were not provided. The timeline of events leading up to the discovery was not provided. Any “what happened next” information was not provided.

Story summarized from the original created by Amanda Batchelor on www.local10.com, see more information here.