April 17, 2026 · Updated April 17, 2026
A woman's body was found in Long Island Sound off Lloyd Harbor, with the Suffolk County Medical Examiner working to establish the victim's identity. This is an active investigation and a developing story — details are expected to change.
DEVELOPING STORY: A woman's body was discovered in Long Island Sound off the shore of Lloyd Harbor, a village within the Town of Huntington in Suffolk County. The Suffolk County Medical Examiner has been called in to investigate, and the victim's identity had not been confirmed as of initial reporting. This is an active investigation.
This is a developing story. Details will be updated as new information becomes available from official sources.
The body was found in Long Island Sound off Lloyd Harbor, a quiet residential village on the Cold Spring Harbor peninsula on Long Island's North Shore. Lloyd Harbor sits along a stretch of coastline between Cold Spring Harbor and Huntington Bay — known locally for its preserved land, private beaches, and relatively remote waterfront access.
The exact location along the shoreline has not been officially released by authorities as of this report.
The Suffolk County Medical Examiner's Office is handling the investigation into the cause and manner of death, as well as working to establish the victim's identity. The Medical Examiner's involvement is standard procedure in any case where a body is found under circumstances that require official determination.
Suffolk County law enforcement agencies are also involved, though specifics on the responding units have not been publicly confirmed at this stage.
No. As of the time of publication, the identity of the woman has not been confirmed or publicly released. The Suffolk County Medical Examiner's Office is working to make an official identification, which typically involves forensic examination and may take additional time depending on the circumstances of the case.
Residents of Lloyd Harbor and surrounding communities — including Cold Spring Harbor and Huntington — should be aware that this is an active investigation. There is no public statement from authorities suggesting any broader threat to community safety at this time.
LI Daily is monitoring this story for updates from the Suffolk County Medical Examiner and law enforcement. Key details that remain unknown include the identity of the victim, the cause of death, the exact date and time of the discovery, and which agency first responded to the scene.
