Major Investigation Underway After Deceased Man Discovered in Wooded Area of Tenafly Nature Preserve
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Tenafly, NJ—A routine walk through nature turned into a serious criminal investigation on Thursday afternoon after a hiker discovered the body of a deceased man within the serene, wooded confines of the Tenafly Nature Center.
The discovery, which occurred around 2:00 PM on Thursday, November 20th, has brought local and county law enforcement to the popular 400-acre Bergen County preserve.
Details of the Discovery and Investigation
The body was located in a wooded section of the nature preserve, according to Jeff Angermeyer, deputy chief of detectives for the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office (BCPO). The hiker immediately alerted authorities upon making the tragic finding.
The investigation is being handled jointly by the BCPO Major Crimes Unit and the Tenafly Police Department.
While details are limited as the investigation is in its earliest stages, the presence of the BCPO Major Crimes Unit indicates the severity of the incident, and authorities are working to determine the circumstances and cause of death.
About the Location: The Tenafly Nature Center, established in 1961, is a non-profit organization dedicated to environmental education and conservation, covering 400 acres of forests, ponds, and trails in Bergen County, New Jersey.
Community members visiting the Tenafly Nature Center should expect a continued law enforcement presence in the area as the investigation proceeds. The authorities have not yet released the identity of the deceased man.
We will continue to follow updates from the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office as they work to provide clarity on this tragic event in Tenafly.
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