Grim Discovery in the Kitsap Woods
Hunters clearing mink traps discover the body of an unidentified man hanging in a remote section of Kitsap County.
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Hanging by a rope from the limb of a tree in a lonely spot about a mile from Silverdale, Washington, was found the body of an unknown man. Appearances indicated the man stood on a log, adjusted the noose, and jumped. The body was discovered by two hunters setting mink traps on a route frequented by locals traveling between Silverdale and Pine Creek. The man, who had no identification in his pockets, was estimated to be 26 years old, six feet tall, and was wearing a black suit and black felt hat.
“The gruesome discovery of the dead body suspended in the air was made by two hunters who were setting traps for mink.”
Silverdale has transformed from a rural area of mink trappers and remote trails into a bustling suburban hub. This story serves as a stark reminder of the anonymity often faced by transients in the developing Washington Territory.
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