Authorities are investigating after body found east of Harvard

GRAND ISLAND, Neb. -- Authorities are investigating after a body was found along a central Nebraska road Wednesday morning.

The Nebraska State Patrol says the body was located near Harvard.

NSP spokesperson Cody Thomas said the body was located by a person working in the area just east of Harvard, along Road 26 in Clay County.

The citizen reported the discovery to the Clay County Sheriff’s Office. The Sheriff’s Office has requested that NSP conduct the investigation.

Investigators have not been able to positively identify the individual at this time. Foul play is suspected, Thomas said.

The investigation is ongoing.