Troopers investigating after woman found dead in tent in Hart County

CUB RUN, Ky. – The Kentucky State Police says it is investigating the death of a woman in Hart County.

According to a release by the agency, troopers received a call from the Hart County Sheriff’s Office around noon Saturday about a potential death at the Dog Creek Recreation area

Troopers say they responded to the scene and located an unconscious woman lying in a green tent. She was later identified as 38-year-old Edith Vaughn of Cub Run, according to authorities.

The Hart County coroner responded and pronounced Vaughn dead at the scene.

The investigation is ongoing.

Editor”s note: The original report, while sourcing information directly from the Kentucky State Police, incorrectly stated the investigation occurred in Edmonson County and that the Edmonson County Sheriff’s Office contacted the Kentucky State Police. This error has been corrected.