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Florida wildlife officials have identified a woman whose body was found washed ashore on a South Florida beach and believe she may have been killed in a boating incident.
Kellie Melinda Williams, 31, was found on Hollywood Beach on June 3, according to information released by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) and first reported by CBS Miami.
Preliminary findings indicate Williams suffered injuries consistent with a vessel strike, FWC told the outlet.
A woman's body was found in Hollywood, Florida washed up on a beach, police are investigating. (Art Wager)
Fox News Digital has reached out to the FWC for additional information and comment.
The Hollywood Police Department previously told Fox News Digital that the woman appeared to have been snorkeling or diving near Dr. Von D. Mizell-Eula Johnson State Park before her body was discovered along the shoreline on June 3.
"Based on the investigation, it appears the deceased was snorkeling/diving in the area of Dr. Von D Mizell-Eula Johnson State Park during the day of June 3rd. Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation investigators are working in partnership with Hollywood detectives on this case," Hollywood police told Fox News Digital.
A woman's body was found washed up on the beach in Hollywood, Florida. (Julie Deshaies)
Williams' body was found near New Mexico Street by two fishermen, who alerted authorities after spotting her in the surf, CBS Miami reported.
Authorities have not publicly identified a vessel connected to the incident, and the investigation remains ongoing.
Williams was a flight attendant based at Miami International Airport, according to the Miami Association of Professional Flight Attendants.
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A body was found on the beach Wednesday evening, prompting a police investigation. (Google Maps)
"It is with great sadness that we share the passing of our colleague and fellow MIA Flight Attendant, Kellie Williams," the organization wrote in an Instagram post.
"Our thoughts and heartfelt condolences are with Kellie's family, friends, and loved ones during this difficult time."
The organization said cards for Williams' family could be brought to the Crew Service Center and noted that employee assistance resources were available for colleagues.
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FWC and Hollywood police continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding Williams' death.
