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The Honolulu Advertiser
Posted on: Monday, May 17, 2010

Hunting dogs discover man's body by Camp Smith

Advertiser Staff

Hunting dogs in the area of Camp H.M. Smith found the body of a white male more than 60 feet down an incline in a remote ravine yesterday.

Authorities said no foul play was suspected.

Families of the civilian hunters called 911 around 12:50 p.m., prompting a response from Honolulu police, Honolulu firefighters, military police from Marine Corps Base Hawai'i and federal firefighters, according to the Marines.

Searchers discovered the body of a man who appeared to between 40 and 60 years of age. They also recovered a small backpack and water.