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Police investigate death at campsite in Portland

Police investigate death at campsite in Portland

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Police in Portland are investigating a possible overdose death at a campsite over the weekend.

According to CBS 13 news, the department says the body of a male was found in a tent at a park and ride on Marginal Way around 8:30 p.m. Saturday. The death is not being considered suspicious.

The man’s body was taken to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

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