Officers responded shortly before 1:30 p.m. to a wooded area in the 3800 block of NC Highway 55.
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DPD was working to identify the person.
The cause of death has not yet been determined. It's still too early for police to say whether foul play was suspected.
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The investigation is ongoing.
Traffic was backed up near I-40 while the investigation was conducted.
No other details were immediately released.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.