Death of homeless man in Onondaga Creek appears accidental, Syracuse police say

Syracuse, N.Y. — A 39-year-old homeless man found dead in Onondaga Creek Sunday morning accidentally drowned, Syracuse police said today.
Around 7:35 a.m. Sunday, an Onondaga County Sheriff’s Office deputy was working for the Rescue Mission when they found the man in the creek, said Capt. Matthew Malinowski, a police spokesperson.