Man found dead at wildlife refuge in Merced County

MERCED COUNTY, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) - A antheral was recovered dormant during a payment cheque astatine a wildlife refuge successful Merced County connected Wednesday, the Merced County Sheriff's Office said.

Deputies, on with the California Highway Patrol, responded to a payment cheque connected an unresponsive idiosyncratic astatine the San Luis National Wildlife Refuge connected Highway 165 astatine astir 9:45 a.m.

Upon arrival, the sheriff's bureau reported uncovering a antheral who was pronounced dead.

This is an ongoing investigation. Anyone with accusation is asked to interaction the Merced County Sheriff's Office astatine 209-385-7445. Callers whitethorn stay anonymous.