Investigation underway after body found floating in Sarasota County waterway

VAMO, Florida - Deputies say a citizen made a disturbing discovery Sunday afternoon when they found a dead body near a line of mangrove trees in Sarasota County. 

The body was found floating face-up in the Intracoastal waterway in about two feet of water in Vamo, according to investigators at the scene. 

Deputies have not identified the person or said if the body is of a man or a woman.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.