Investigation underway after body found in Walnut Creek Park

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Investigation underway after body found in Walnut Creek Park

Officials say right now the death is being considered non-suspicious. FOX 7 Austin's Kelly Saberi has the details.

An investigation is underway after a body was found in Walnut Creek Park. Officials say right now the death is being considered non-suspicious.

Austin-Travis County EMS says it responded around 7:20 a.m. to a 9-1-1 call reporting about a possible body off the trail in the North Star Greenbelt. About 30 minutes later, ATCEMS said that the rescue portion had been canceled and that a deceased on-scene pronouncement had been obtained. 

Officials said that responders had to deal with a swarm of bees in the area. A dog was with the person who was found and officials say the dog is now in the custody of animal control.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates

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