47-year-old man found dead in northwest Indiana

A 47-year-old man was found dead Friday morning in northwest Indiana.

Police found the man, whose identity has not been released, about 11:20 a.m. in the wooded area north of the railroad tracks near Central Avenue and King Drive in Gary, according to a statement from Gary Police.

Medics were called, but the man showed no signs of life, police said. He was pronounced dead at the scene at 12:20 p.m., according to police and the Lake County coroner’s office.

Police said an investigation is underway, but foul play is not suspected.

Anyone with information on the incident is asked to contact Detective Corporal Roberto Figueroa at (219) 881-1209 or (219) 881-7433.