Body found in Cd'A National Forest

Kootenai County sheriff’s detectives and deputies are investigating after a man’s body was found Tuesday afternoon in the Coeur d’Alene National Forest.

The remains were discovered in the Hayden Creek area by two Coeur d’Alene men, according to a news release from the sheriff’s office.

The discovery of the body was reported just after noon and investigators remained at the scene into the evening.

The road leading into the area where the body was found — Forest Service Road 437, commonly known as Hayden Creek Road — was closed between east Hayden Lake Road and Forest Service Road 206. The sheriff’s office reported the road would remain closed indefinitely as the investigation continues.

The Hayden Creek area is in the forest to the north and northeast of Hayden Lake.

The identity of the body and the manner of death were not released by authorities as of press time Tuesday. No additional information was available.