When troopers arrived, police say they observed the body of a male victim in a wooded area where homeless individuals are known to frequent.

REHOBOTH BEACH (DE) DNTV: Police in Rehoboth are investigating a deceased body that was discovered in a wooded area this morning, Delaware State Police said in a news release. Troopers were dispatched to the area near East Atlantic Apartments at approximately 11:32 a.m., in reference to a death investigation.

When troopers arrived, police say they observed the body of a male victim in a wooded area where homeless individuals are known to frequent. The victim was pronounced deceased on the scene, and the body was turned over to the Division of Forensic Science for an autopsy.

This incident does not pose a threat to public safety. Next of kin notification is pending, so no additional details can be provided at this time.