Man found dead in wooded area in Orange County

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — Orange County deputies are investigating after they said a man was found dead in a nearby wooded area.

Just before 8:45 a.m., deputies said they responded to the 9800 block of Downey Cove Drive for a “man down” call.

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Deputies said they found a man in his 40s dead in a wooded area

There is no suspect information available.

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The investigation is ongoing.

No other details were available.

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