FORT PIERCE, Fla. — A heartbreaking discovery along the Fort Pierce waterfront Tuesday morning has left family members, friends, and community residents searching for answers after the body of 33-year-old Sunkiss Berries was found floating in the water near the Turn Basin area.
According to the Fort Pierce Police Department, the woman’s body was discovered shortly before 8 a.m. between the north and south bridges in Fort Pierce. Authorities said Sea Tow personnel spotted the body in the water and immediately contacted emergency responders. Multiple agencies quickly responded to the scene, including the St. Lucie County Sheriff’s Office Marine Unit and the St. Lucie County Fire District.
Officials confirmed that the woman was pronounced dead at the scene. Her body was later transported to the Museum Pointe Park boat ramp, where the investigation was officially turned over to Fort Pierce police detectives. Authorities identified the woman as 33-year-old Sunkiss Berries as investigators began working to piece together the timeline leading up to the tragic discovery.
Detectives later revealed that an officer with the Fort Pierce Police Department had encountered Berries the previous day during a service-related call at Jaycee Park. While officials have not publicly disclosed further details regarding that interaction, investigators stated the information is considered an important part of the ongoing investigation into her death.
At this time, police say there were no immediate signs of trauma or obvious indications of foul play observed on the woman’s body. However, authorities emphasized that the investigation remains active as detectives await additional findings from the medical examiner’s office, which is expected to determine the official cause and manner of death.
News of the tragic discovery has deeply affected those who knew Sunkiss Berries, with many sharing messages of grief, remembrance, and support online. Loved ones are now left mourning the sudden loss while hoping for answers about what happened in the hours before her body was found. Authorities continue urging anyone with information related to the case or anyone who may have seen Berries before her death to contact the Fort Pierce Police Department at 772-462-6800 as the investigation continues.
