Columbus police said a person's death in Whetstone Park early Wednesday was likely a suicide.

Columbus police said a person's death in Whetstone Park early Wednesday was likely a suicide.

Police were called before 9 a.m. for a report that a body was found hanging in the Clintonville park west of N. High Street.

Homicide detectives responded, which is standard procedure for such public deaths, but police said the death did not involve foul play.

No further information on the investigation has been released.

If you or someone you know needs emotional help, resources are available, including the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255 and a local suicide hot line at 614-221-5445.

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