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Body found at Tyler State Park identified as missing man from Grapevine

According to the Smith County Sheriff's Office, the body was identified as George Sawyer, 53, who was reported missing by his wife.

TYLER, Texas — A missing man's body was discovered on a hiking trail at Tyler State Park, according to the Smith Co. Sheriff's Office.

Officials say hikers found the body on a hiking trail around 10 a.m. on July 14.

The man is identified as 53-year-old George Sawyer, who authorities say had medical issues and was reported missing by his wife in Grapevine.

Officials say Sawyer’s body was in the early stages of decomposition when it was found.

The body will undergo an autopsy to determine the exact cause of death.

 No additional information is available at this time, officials said.

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