Rehoboth Beach

Man Found Dead in Woods Off Route 1 in Rehoboth Beach

Map shows wooded area in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware
Delaware State Police

Delaware State Police told people they would be seeing an "increased police presence" in part of Rehoboth Beach Sunday afternoon due to a death investigation.

In a brief news release, put out shortly after noon, state police didn't reveal the reason for the investigation in the area of East Atlantic Apartments. Those apartments are just off Delaware 1 near Wolfe Neck Road.

"This investigation is in the early stages and is ongoing," police said in the news release.

Investigators later revealed that a man was found dead around 11:30 a.m. in "a wooded area where homeless individuals are known to frequent."

The man -- who wasn't immediately identified, was pronounced dead on the scene.

"This incident does not pose a threat to public safety," police said.

An autopsy would be performed, police said.

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