Police ID Lauren Balik, 35, as person found dead on Montauk hiking trail
State police investigate the scene near where a body was discovered on Thursday by hikers in Camp Hero State Park. Credit: Doug Kuntz
State police on Friday identified the body found on a hiking trail Thursday as Lauren Balik, 35, of New York City,
State police spokesperson Brittany Burton confirmed the identity and said Balik's body was found in Camp Hero State Park.
People described as "witnesses" found the body on Thursday afternoon, Burton told Newsday via text message.
Additional information, including whether police suspect criminality, was not available immediately available.
Check back for updates on this developing story.
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