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(Updated 10:15 a.m.) Man Found Dead In Ditch In Yakima Thursday
Authorities say a man found dead Thursday in the 10 block of Washington Avenue North of the railroad tracks died of natural causes. Yakima County Coroner Jack Hawkins says the man was in poor physical health and may have died as early as Monday night or Tuesday. His body wasn't found until Thursday afternoon. ***************
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Yakima Police are investigating after they say a man in his 50's was found dead in a ditch in the 10 block of Washington Avenue just after noon on Thursday. The man has been identified but police haven't released his name. Authorities say they believe the man's death was suspicious the cause of death hasn't been determined. The investigation continues Today.
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