Body found in L.A. flood control channel

A human body was recovered from a dry wash in the Shadow Hills area of Los Angeles’ San Fernando Valley Thursday morning, officials said.

According to the L.A. Fire Department, a hiker discovered the body in a remote section of the Tujunga Wash flood control channel and reported it around 8:30 a.m.

There was no immediate word on the circumstances of the death, including whether foul play was suspected.

No identifying information for the victim, including gender and age, has been released.

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