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A body was discovered at the Highway 9 Causeway boat ramp just before noon Monday, prompting a multi-agency response and a full-scale investigation. Officials from the Joint Major Crimes Unit were immediately dispatched to the scene, including representatives from the Coroner’s Office, Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office, Centre Police Department, Leesburg Police Department, Cherokee County EMA, Alabama State Troopers, the Rescue Squad, Cedar Bluff Fire Department, and Atrium Floyd Health EMS. The Center of Applied Forensics from Jacksonville State University (JSU) has also been called in to assist with the investigation, bringing specialized expertise to the scene. The Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office will be leading the ongoing investigation. Authorities have not yet released the identity of the deceased individual, and the cause of death is currently under investigation. The body was located between the boat ramp and the dock area. Further details will be released as they become available pending the ongoing investigation. The Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office urges anyone with information related to this incident to contact them immediately.