Man's Body Found In Bremen Grove Forest Preserve: Authorities

COOK COUNTY — A man's body was found in Bremen Grove Forest Preserve early Thursday morning, officials confirmed.

A volunteer with the Forest Preserves of Cook County discovered the man's body around 8 a.m. Thursday, said Carl Vogel, director of communications for the Forest Preserves of Cook County.

Forest Preserves police, Cook County Sheriff's officers, and Orland Park police were called to the preserve at Oak Park Avenue just south of 159th Street.

The body was identified as that of a 49-year-old Orland Park man, Vogel said. His name is being withheld as of Thursday afternoon.

Cause and manner of death are pending an autopsy. Vogel said it is an open investigation at this time. Initial indications are that no foul play is involved, and that there is no danger to the public.