Officials responding to an illegal burn call Saturday morning underneath a bridge at 70th Avenue and I-25 reported that a body was found and removed from the scene. No further details about the identity of the deceased, the circumstances of the death, or the nature of the burn call have been confirmed by authorities at this time. Further information from investigators, the El Paso County Coroner, and Colorado Springs Police is outstanding.
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Body Recovered From I-25 Tunnel After Burn Report
Officials responding to an illegal burn call Saturday morning near 70th Avenue and I-25 found and removed a body from beneath the bridge.
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