Troopers investigating after woman found dead in tent in Edmonson County

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

According to a release by the agency, troopers received a call from the Edmonson 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.