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Death investigation underway in Shelby County after body found during National Guard training

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SHELBY COUNTY — A death investigation is underway in Shelby County after a body was found in a brushy area Wednesday afternoon.

According to the Shelby County Sheriff's Office, while a National Guard helicopter was conducting training exercises, the occupants saw the body located in a brushy area in the 6900 block of N. CR 250 East.

Shelby County officials have been unable to identify the person or the cause of death, but believe it is a male.

Officials released no further details.

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