FRANKLIN COUNTY, Va. (rbs news now) — The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office says authorities have recovered the body of a deceased individual in Franklin County.

In a March 18 news release, the sheriff’s office said the body was recovered March 17.

Authorities said the deceased person was transported to the medical examiner’s office in Roanoke for identification and further investigation.

No additional details were released.

The sheriff’s office said more information will be released as it becomes available.

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