This is believed to be the body of a Florida man who plunged from a small plane into the waters of a bay off Miami on Thursday.

Miami police say the body is likely that of Gerardo Nales, who according to the plane's pilot either jumped or fell during the flight.

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Tower: Okay, you said you had a passenger that fell out of your plane?

Pilot: That's correct sir, he opened the back door and just fell out the plane."

Authorities found the body in a mangrove area on Saturday but are waiting for official identification.

They have no evidence of foul play.