PALMYRA, Pa. — Update, (3/9/22): Lebanon County's Office of the District Attorney identified the body as 19-year-old Gabriel Lerch of Hershey.
Officials said no evidence indicates that Lerch fell victim to any crime. The results of Lerch's autopsy and toxicology reports are still pending.
Previously: Police in Lebanon County are investigating after a body was found Saturday on the grounds of the South Londonderry Township Wastewater Treatment Facility on the 700 block of Lingle Avenue.
The body of a deceased man, whose identity South Londonderry Township Police have not yet released, was discovered around 7 a.m.
According to police, the investigation into the circumstances of the man's death is ongoing, and police are requesting that anyone who may have observed any unusual activity in the area of the treatment plant Friday night or Saturday morning to contact them at (717) 838-1376.
Police do not believe there is any danger to the public.
Despite efforts by police and emergency crew members to keep the identity of the man private, police say that photos of the victim may have been circulated on social media over the weeekend.
"Our police department finds the posting and sharing of any graphic images taken during the response to be insensitive and disrespectful to the grieving family," police said in a statement. "We strongly discourage such thoughtless acts."
