Body found offshore at New Smyrna Beach

NEW SMYRNA BEACH, FLORIDA — Authorities say a body was discovered offshore in New Smyrna Beach on Thursday morning.

It's not known if it's the body of 8-year-old Hezekiah Hill, who went missing on Saturday after being pulled into strong currents. The boy was playing in the surf when he was carried away. His 11-year-old sister tried to save him but had to be rescued after being pulled under. 

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