Bloomington, IN – A deceased individual was discovered this afternoon in a wooded area near Union Valley Road and West Maple Grove Road in Monroe County, prompting an active death investigation that authorities say does not currently indicate foul play.
According to the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded around 1:34 PM today after receiving a report of a possible deceased person in the woods. The location sits just west of Bloomington and near several rural residential areas, drawing concern from local residents who noticed an increased law enforcement presence.
The sheriff’s office stated that investigators are now working closely with the Monroe County Coroner’s Office, which will conduct the autopsy and formal identification of the individual. Officials are also in the process of notifying the next of kin. No identifying details about the deceased have been released as of Wednesday evening.
Authorities emphasized that the investigation is ongoing but noted there are no signs of foul play at this stage. Deputies remained on scene for several hours as they documented the area and coordinated with coroner personnel.
The wooded region around Union Valley Road and West Maple Grove Road includes public access trails, farmland, and scattered homes, though officials have not indicated whether the discovery was made on private or public property.
More information is expected once the coroner’s office completes its examination. Residents in Monroe County and the greater Bloomington area are encouraged to monitor official sheriff and county updates as new details become available.
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