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Update: Kane Sheriff Releases Possible Cause of Death for Body Found Near Creek

A 56-year-old Aurora man was found Friday at about 6:20 a.m.

Updated 1 p.m. Friday

The Kane County Sheriff's office is reporting that a 56-year-old Aurora man found near the Waubonsie Creek Friday is likely to have committed suicide.

The man's body was found along the side of Farnsworth Avenue at about 6:20 a.m. Friday. According to the sheriff's office, the man lived close to where his body was found. 

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The Kane County Sheriff's office is conducting a death investigation this morning near Farnsworth Avenue between Ogden Avenue and Montgomery Road in unincorporated Aurora Township, according to a release from the sheriff. 

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Farnsworth Avenue is closed between Ogden and Montgomery while the investigation continues, the sheriff's office said. No other information is currently available. 

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