Body Found in Middlesex Fells Saturday, Death Not Suspicious

The body of a 20-year-old man was found by and State Police in Middlesex Fells Saturday.

The body was found Saturday afternoon in the woods near the entrance to the Fells off of South Border Road in Medford after police received a phone call from relatives, Middlesex County District Attorney Spokeswoman Cara O'Brien said Tuesday. The death is not considered suspicious, O'Brien said.

Officers at the Medford Police station Saturday said they were investigating the discovery in the Middlesex Fells as a possible suicide, but declined to comment further citing the ongoing investigation being handled by the Massachusetts State Police. A State Police spokesman directed calls to Middlesex District Attorney's Office.

Resources

If you or someone you know is thinking about suicide, please call one of the 24-hour crisis hotline numbers below right away:

• Samaritans Statewide Hotline: 1-877-870-4673 (HOPE)

• National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255 (TALK) (press # 1 if you are a Veteran)

• The Trevor Helpline: 866-488-7386 (4-U-TREVOR) (specifically for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender youth and young adults)

What To Do

Information on suicide prevention programs is available by contacting the state Department of Public Health.

The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention provides warning signs of suicide and what to do if someone exhibits those warnings signs.