Body Discovered Near Highway in West Baton Rouge Parish

PORT ALLEN, La. (KPEL-FM) - A body was found near a highway in West Baton Rouge Parish in the early evening hours on Wednesday, August 20, 2025.

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According to the West Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office, they responded to the dead end of Lobdell Highway, just south of I-10, regarding the discovery of a body.

The body was found at a homemade campsite near the dead end.

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At this time, no foul play is suspected, according to officials.

No further details have been released and the investigation remains ongoing.

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