Upstate New York Man Vanishes After Walk, Found Dead In Woods

An Upstate New York man went for a walk and never came back. Search crews made a heartbreaking discovery days later in the woods.

The New York State DEC confirmed a tragic discovery in the search for a missing person.

Upstate New York Man Goes After Going For "Walk"

James Langford, 57, went missing on Tuesday, Sept. 2, in the County Route 61 area after telling others he was going for a walk.

Officials say he left a note saying he was going for a walk, but never returned.

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The Washington County Sheriff’s Office said officers needed help as they investigated "a missing, endangered person’s case."

Missing Person Found Dead

The New York State DEC joined the search on Sept 5, after the Washington County Sheriff’s Office requested Forest Ranger help.

Just after noon on Sept. 6, the forest ranger-led search led to the discovery of Langford.

He was found dead, officials say.

"It is with sadness we report that Mr. James Langford was located deceased in a heavily wooded area off County Route 64," the Washington County Sheriff’s Office stated in an update. "The incident is not considered suspicious at this time however, the case remains under investigation."

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A cause of death wasn't released; the DEC shared the following in its press release:

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Police note that the dog in the photo the police provided wasn't involved in this incident.

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