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Body found near Elk River in Charleston

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Charleston police investigators said late Wednesday night they did not expect foul play in connection with the discovery of a man’s body near the Elk River.

The victim, believed to be in his 30s, was found at just before 10 p.m. near the old railroad trestle bridge close to the city’s maintenance garage in the Pennsylvania Ave. area.

Police said it’s possible the man could have fallen down the steep embankment. The death was reported by some homeless individuals who frequent the area.





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