Person Kills Self At Hudson Valley Preserve, Body Found By Hiker, Police Say

The body of an unidentified person who police say committed suicide was discovered by a hiker in a popular Hudson Valley nature preserve.

Hamptonburgh Preserve
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Kathy Reakes

11/27/2023 1:00 p.m.

The body was discovered in Orange County in Hamptonburgh in the Hamptonburgh Preserve around 10:45 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 25 at the eastern bank of the Wallkill River at the end of the Hamptonburgh Trail, said Trooper Steven Nevel of the New York State Police.

Troopers responded and conducted an investigation, Nevel said.

No foul play is suspected.

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