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OFFICIALS: Body discovered in wooded area of Smith County may be that of homeless veteran

According to the Smith County Sheriff's Office, the decomposed body was found by a group of kids who were playing around 2:20 p.m. off Highway 69, just north if Interstate 20.

SMITH COUNTY, Texas — The Smith County Sheriff's Office believes a body discovered in a wooded area in the county on Saturday, February 23, may be that of a homeless veteran.

According to the SCSO, the decomposed male body was found around 2:20 p.m. by a group of children who were playing off Highway 69, just north of Interstate 20. 

The SCSO says they are "relatively certain" the man passed away due to natural causes.

At this point, authorities do not suspect foul play.

Officials are waiting for dental records to be returned to make a positive identification. 

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