Body found in woods near Panama City Beach neighborhood

Investigators working to identify the person
A body found in the woods in Panama City Beach launches an investigation.
Published: May 8, 2024 at 7:32 AM CDT

PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - A body was found in the woods near the Wild Heron neighborhood on Monday night. Investigators are now working to identify the person. No other details are being released.

A spokesperson for Panama City Beach says there is no threat to the public and foul play is not suspected. The body was turned over to the medical examiner’s office.

Just last week, another body was found in a wooded area off Hutchison Boulevard in Panama City Beach. No updates have been provided on that case.