Missing New Jersey Hunter Found Dead In Upstate New York Woods

Just before Thanksgiving, a missing hunter was found dead in Upstate New York.

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation confirmed a hiker was found dead in the woods in Upstate New York.

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In its latest DEC Forest Rangers - Week in Review, the New York State DEC highlighted recent statewide Forest Ranger actions.

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On Saturday, Nov. 18. around 10:45 p.m., Forest Ranger Oldroyd responded to a call for an overdue hunter.

A 72-year-old man from New Jersey went missing while hunting with a group in Chenango County.

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One person in the 72-year-old's hunting group called authorities to report the man never made it back to their hunting camp.

Missing New Jersey Hunter Found Dead In Upstate New York Woods

Soon, the Chenango County Sheriff's Office, Chenango County Search and Rescue Team, and the Genegantslet Fire Department joined DEC Rangers in the search.

On Sunday, Nov. 19, around 3 a.m. search crews located the body of the 72-year-old hunter.

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The unnamed New Jersey man was pronounced dead on the scene. His name hasn't been released.

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The hunter was turned over to the Greene Ambulance Squad and the coroner.

A cause of death wasn't released but authorities haven't indicated foul play.