Dead Man Found Hanging from Prospect Park Tree

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The body of a 50-year-old man was found hanging from a tree in Prospect Park early this morning, police said.
The man, who has not been identified, was found with a rope around his neck near the park’s lake at 3:44 a.m. Authorities are primarily classifying the death as a suicide.

If someone you know exhibits warning signs of suicide: do not leave the person alone, remove any firearms, alcohol, drugs or sharp objects that could be used in a suicide attempt, and call the U.S. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-TALK (8255) or take the person to an emergency room or seek help from a medical or mental health professional.

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By Lauren Evans in News on Feb 3, 2014 9:52 AM
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