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Yellowstone investigating death of hiker found near Lake area

Authorities in Yellowstone National Park have closed an area to public access while they work to determine what caused the death of a hiker found by a ranger at around noon today.

A Montana man who worked in the park had been reported missing by co-workers Thursday morning. Park officials have not released the man’s name or additional details about the incident, pending notification of family members.