The Hidalgo County Sheriff’s Office has identified the body of a man found in rural Mission on Tuesday afternoon as a 47-year-old Mexican national.
Authorities said on Facebook that an autopsy indicated that there was no evidence of physical trauma or foul play.
“The toxicology report is still pending,” the post stated.
Notification of next of kin is pending.
Deputies were dispatched Tuesday at 1:16 p.m. to the area of 12 Mile Line and Iowa Road in reference to a welfare check when they found a man.
They identified him through an identification card.
“This is an active investigation,” authorities said on Facebook. “We encourage any witnesses with any additional information regarding this case to come forward.”
Anyone with information should call the sheriff’s office at (956) 383-8114. Those wishing to remain anonymous can call crime stoppers at (956) 668-TIPS (8477). Anonymous tips can also be submitted through the smartphone application P3 TIPS.
