Texas man drowns on Venice Beach, police say

VENICE, Fla. (WFLA) — Police are investigating after a man was seen walking into the water on Venice Beach and was later discovered lying face-down near the shore.

The Venice Police Department said officers and fire rescue responded to the beach shortly before 11 a.m. on Saturday after reports of a drowning.

Witnesses reported seeing the victim, 47-year-old Wesley Wilcox, place a bag in the sand and walk into the water, VPD said. He was alone at the time of the incident…

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