Crime & Safety
Doll Found In MI Woods Mistaken For Decomposing Body: Report
Police initially reported that they found a decomposing body in a wooded area in Oakland County.
PONTIAC, MI — What authorities initially thought was a body found in a wooded area in Oakland County actually turned out to be a doll, according to a report.
Oakland County deputies made the discovery when responding to a report of a body found near East Montcalm and North Saginaw streets in Pontiac, ClickOnDetroit reported.
Initially, the Oakland County Sheriff's Office said deputies discovered a decomposing body.
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On Friday, however, authorities walked back the report, confirming deputies actually discovered a doll.
No additional information was immediately available.
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