Body Found in New York Reservoir; City Advises Boiling Water

The New York Police have downplayed the seriousness of finding a man's body in the main drinking water reservoir in Highland Park, which, according to police suspicions, had gone unnoticed by officials for several weeks. Mayor Malik Evans stated during a press conference that a man's body was discovered and identified in a water source in Rochester, New York, this week. Abdullah Moya's body was found in the Highland Park reservoir after being in the water source for 25 days. As a result of the discovery of the 29-year-old man's body, the city issued a temporary warning advising residents to boil water before use. Police told CBS News, "After entering the fenced area around 6:30 AM, it appears Mr. Moya slipped on the side of the reservoir and fell into the water, where he tragically died." Mayor Evans noted during the press conference that Moya had been "under the surface" of the several-meter-deep water for just under a month, emphasizing that he was alone and that "there does not appear to be any criminal element in this investigation." However, Evans mentioned that the discovery of Moya's body now "clearly raises questions about how he went unnoticed in the reservoir for such a long time." He explained that, in addition to having nails to prevent entry, the reservoir is equipped with heat and motion sensors and security cameras, and is regularly monitored by water office staff and city security. The police stated that they would later clarify how the victim managed to infiltrate the reservoir unnoticed, expressing concern regarding the ability to breach the main water system and threaten the safety of the city's drinking water.