Woman May Have Died From Extreme Cold: Annapolis Police

ANNAPOLIS, MD — A woman found dead on an Annapolis hiking trail may have died from exposure to extreme cold temperatures, Annapolis police said Wednesday.

The woman's body was discovered about 2:36 p.m. Wednesday near the tennis courts at Truxtun Park after police received a report of an unresponsive female. The victim’s identity and additional details will be released following notification of next of kin, authorities said.

Annapolis Police said in a news release that no foul play is suspected.

"This incident is a tragic reminder of the dangers posed by severe winter weather and extreme cold," Annapolis officials said. "Please be careful out there and look out for one another. Anyone who encounters a person who may be in distress due to cold temperatures is urged to call 9-1-1 immediately."

For people who need support during the severe cold, the Annapolis Office of Emergency Management and the Department of Recreation and Parks have partnered to provide a 24-hour warming center at the Pip Moyer Recreation Center, 273 Hilltop Lane in Annapolis.

The warming center will be open through at least Monday, Feb. 2.

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