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Police in Bangor say a person was found dead sitting on a bench Thursday morning.
Police conducted a welfare check a little before 9 a.m. after receiving a call about a male who had not moved for some time.
He was on a bench along a walking trail behind Harlow Street.
Police were working to identify the person and locate next of kin Thursday afternoon. The cause of death will be determined after an autopsy.
The death is not being considered suspicious and there’s no danger to the public.
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