Brevard County deputies found the body of Timothy Houk, a 54-year-old Connecticut man, in a body of water near Melbourne Shores Beach around 6 a.m. Monday. Houk had been reported missing two days earlier after arriving in the area as a visitor. The discovery came after a search effort by law enforcement crews who spent several hours combing the area over the weekend. Officials said the investigation into the circumstances of Houk’s death is ongoing.
The body was located in the water near the beach, though exact details about the location or how Houk arrived there have not been released. Deputies did not immediately confirm if the body was recovered from the water or found on land nearby. No other individuals were involved in the incident, according to police statements.
Houk’s family was notified of the discovery, and a representative from the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office said they are cooperating with investigators. The sheriff’s office has not released any additional information about the case, including whether foul play is suspected.
The search for Houk began Saturday after he failed to return to his hotel in the Melbourne area. Authorities said he had no known criminal history and was described as a tourist who had been in the area for less than a week. The case remains open as detectives work to determine the cause of death and any potential factors leading to Houk’s disappearance.