Man Found Burned Dies By Suicide Atop Stone Mountain: Reports

STONE MOUNTAIN, GA — A man found burned to death Saturday atop Stone Mountain died by suicide, authorities told media outlets.

The body was located early morning by a hiker, Stone Mountain Park Police spokesperson John Bankhead told WAGA-TV and The Associated Press.

The man, who was in his 20s, left a note detailing a time and location for the planned suicide, both outlets reported. Authorities said they would not identify him by name.

Bankhead told WAGA the body was found in an area not normally visited by park guests.

"I've seen nothing like it, and I don't recall something like this ever happening at the park," Bankhead said in the WAGA report.

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is overseeing the probe in the case.

If you or someone you know is considering self-harm or suicide, there are resources available. The National Suicide Prevention Hotline operates 24 hours a day and can be reached at 988. The Crisis Text Line can provide support through text messages by texting "HOME" to 741741.

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