Body found near Wheaton park

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A body was found Wednesday morning near Lincoln Marsh Natural Area in Wheaton, police announced Wednesday afternoon.

A person walking on the trail reported finding a body at 7:20 a.m. near the Union Avenue trailhead.

Police have not said the sex or approximate age of the person who died.

They said there was no threat to the public.