Body Found Near Railroad Tracks in Ottumwa

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By Aaron Hepker

Story Created: Mar 14, 2010 at 10:55 AM CST

Story Updated: Mar 14, 2010 at 10:55 AM CST

OTTUMWA - Ottumwa Police Chief Jim Clark said Sunday that he does not suspect foul play in the death of a man found near the railroad tracks on Saturday afternoon.

The man's body was found near Paris Street on the west side of the city at about 1 p.m. Saturday afternoon.

Clark said an autopsy may be performed to determine a cause of death.

"That's the medical examiner's call," Clark said.

The man's name is being withheld pending notification of family members.

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