Death of man snowshoeing investigated

CREATED Mar. 13, 2013

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WAUSAU, Wis. (AP) -- Marathon County sheriff's officials say they're investigating the death of a man who was snowshoeing in Rib Mountain State Park.

Authorities say two people snowshoeing in the park Tuesday found the man's body about 7 p.m. near the west end of the park. The 49-year-old man was pronounced dead at a local hospital.

WAOW-TV reports officials don't know how the man died, but don't suspect foul play.

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Information from: WAOW-TV, http://www.waow.com