Body found in ditch by railroad tracks in Georgetown
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GEORGETOWN, SC (WMBF) - A preliminary autopsy says that no foul play was involved in the death of a man found in a ditch near the railroad tracks in Georgetown according to police.
A person who was passing by the area of Hazard Street and Prince Street said they saw a body lying in a ditch around 2 p.m. on Tuesday and notified police, a representative with GPD said.
The person has been identified as Paul Tucker of Georgetown, his age was not released.
According to a press release, the body was recovered with the assistance of the Georgetown City Fire Department and the Georgetown County Coroner’s office.
The victim was transported to the Georgetown Memorial Hospital.
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If anyone has any information about this incident they are asked to call the Georgetown Police Department at 843-545-4300, our tip line at 843-545-4400 or you can contact us on our app at Georgetown Police.
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