Body Found in Woods in Griswold

State police are investigating the discovery of a dead body in Griswold.

Troopers responded to the area of Kenwood Road at 9:23 a.m. Saturday after someone reported finding a dead body in the woods, according to state police.

It was not clear if the body was that of a male or a female.

Detectives from the Eastern District Major Crime Unit are investigating the incident.

The medical examiner's office also responded to the scene and will perform an autopsy to determine the cause and manner of death and to assist with identification, police said.

There is no threat to the public, authorities said.

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