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Missing West Haven teacher death being investigated by homicide squad

Gil Cunha's body was found by a boater in the water near Fire Island on July 2
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WEST HAVEN, Conn. — The death of a West Haven teacher who had been missing since May is being investigated by the homicide squad on Long Island. 

The body of Gil Cunha, well-known West Haven teacher who had been missing for nearly two months, was found on July 2 near Fire Island.Cunha was last seen by a relative on May 7 by Overlook Avenue.

Suffolk County New York authorities said in an email, "Suffolk County Police Homicide Squad detectives are investigating the death of a man who was pulled from the water near Fire Island on July 2.

Officials believe that Cunha had been struck by the propeller of a tugboat in May 27 at 6:50 pm. 

On Monday West Haven Police said, “Missing person Gil Cunha was found deceased by the Suffolk County New York Police Department. The West Haven Police Department is working in conjunction with the Suffolk County Police Department and the Suffolk County Medical Examiner’s office to determine cause and manner of Mr. Cunha’s death. With respect to Mr. Cunha’s family and friends, no further information will be released at this time.”

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