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Patient found dead of suspected drug overdose in hospital bathroom, Clermont police say

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CLERMONT, Fla. — Clermont police said an investigation is underway after a patient at South Lake Hospital was found dead in a bathroom of a suspected drug overdose.

Investigators said they believe the patient had the drugs in their possession when they were admitted to the hospital.

Officers said the person, whose identity has not been released, was found dead in the bathroom of a private room on Tuesday.

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Christopher Boyce

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Christopher Boyce joined WFTV in January of 2019.

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