Crime & Safety
Woman's Body Found Near Ranger Trail In Boulder County
Police were searching for a missing woman, and a body was found that matched her description, authorities said.
BOULDER, CO — A woman's body was found by a hiker Tuesday morning near Ranger Trail, the Boulder County Sheriff's Office said. The body matched the description of a person who was reported missing.
The woman, who was in her mid-20s, was found just after 9 a.m. near the trail. Authorities do not believe her death is suspicious.
Someone reported a missing family member just after midnight, and told authorities that she may be near the Flagstaff Road area, possibly on or near one of the hiking trails.
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Several agencies searched for the woman overnight. Trails in the area were closed during the search.
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The woman's identity and cause of death have not been released.
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