BEDFORD COUNTY, Va. – A hiker's body was found along the Appalachian Trail in Bedford County Thursday, according to the sheriff's office.
The body will be taken to the medical examiner's office in Roanoke. Investigators are waiting to learn the person's identity and the cause of death.
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Major Ricky Gardner said in a press release, "At this point, it appears to be a tragic accident."
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.