Police say a man was found dead Tuesday morning near the Popo Agie River in Lander.

The 55-year-old man was found on Northside Drive near the river at roughly 10 a.m., according to an incident log released by the Lander Police Department.

The police department and the Fremont County Coroner's Office did not immediately release the man's name. Officials typically wait to publicly identify deceased people until their family members have been notified.

The coroner's office is investigating the death, but was unable to provide additional details Wednesday morning.

This story will be updated as new information is made public.

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