BURKE COUNTY, N.C. — Deputies with the Burke County Sheriff’s Office are investigating a suspicious death just south of Valdese Monday.
According to a release from the sheriff’s office, deputies got the call to Barus Pond Loop just after 3 a.m. When they arrived on scene, investigators say they found a person dead inside a tent.
The sheriff’s office, along with the State Bureau of Investigation, are looking into the circumstances surrounding the death.
No other information has been made available.
This is a developing story. Check back with wsoctv.com for updates.
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