2 bicyclists find woman’s body in state park, officials say

PRINCE EDWARD, Va. (WWBT/Gray News) - Officials in Virginia are investigating after a woman’s body was found by two bicyclists in a state park.

On Saturday morning, the Virginia State Police said the two bicyclists found the remains of a woman in the Prospect area of High Bridge Trail State Park.

The Virginia State Police Bureau of Criminal Investigation Appomattox Field Office will be investigating the case with help from the Department of Conservation and Recreation Law Enforcement, and the Prince Edward County Sheriff’s Office will be investigating the case.

Officials have not released any additional details about the investigation.

Troopers are asking anyone with information about the incident to contact the Virginia State Police Division 3 Dispatch at 1-800-552-0962.