Woman's body found near Camp Lejeune main gate

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Thursday, July 13, 2017
FILE - This photo shows the globe and anchor stand at the entrance to Camp Lejeune, N.C.
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CAMP LEJEUNE, North Carolina (WTVD) -- A body of an unidentified woman was found near the main gate of Camp Lejeune Thursday morning, Public Affairs Director Nat Fahy confirms to WCTI in Onslow County.

The body was found on a bike path near the main gate around 6 a.m., according to the television station. It is being classified as an unattended death.

The area around the contractor vetting office has been cordoned off as the Naval Criminal Investigative Service investigates.