PALMYRA, Tenn. – A body was found in the Palmyra area of Montgomery County early Thursday morning.

Sandra Brandon, spokesperson for the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO), said human remains had been discovered around 8:50 a.m. on the 3000 block of Tarsus Rd.

The report was made by a man hunting in the area.

The cause of death and identity of the victim are not known at this time.

This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available.

A body was found in Palmyra in the Cumberland River in October of this year.