Body found in Machado Lake in Harbor City

A 56-year-old man was found dead in Machado Lake in Harbor City

The Los Angeles Fire Department responded to a water rescue shortly before 4:15 p.m. Tuesday from Machado Lake, situated within Ken Malloy Harbor Regional Park, where they located a drowned man.

A day after the discovery of his body, authorities identified the man as Lanny Tapp.

Officials are investigating how Tapp drowned or ended up in the water.

Authorities are actively working on the case, and updates will be provided as the investigation progresses.