Body found on beach in Gulfport

Authorities are investigating a body that was found face down on the beach in Gulfport between Courthouse and Tegarden Road.

Gulfport police confirmed that the body was discovered at 8:29 a.m. at the edge of the water on the beach.

The only information we have is that it was a white male wearing black shorts. Gulfport police say they are still investigating exactly how the man died.

The name of the person has not been released at this time.