Fort Rucker soldier found dead

A Fort Rucker soldier was found dead Sunday morning.

Fort Rucker’s public affairs office said in a press release that the soldier was found off the installation near the town of Clayhatchee, which is located in Dale County.

Officials are still investigating the cause of death. 

The soldier’s name is being withheld pending next of kin notification. 

Additional details about the death have not been released.

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