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NPS: Body found in Smokies believed to be missing person from other state

The National Park Service confirmed that they are conducting searches for the missing person.

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — The National Park Service confirmed Friday that rangers are conducting a search in the Smokies for a missing person. 

Park rangers found the missing person's car at Cosby Campground Thursday afternoon, NPS said. 

A "hasty" search was performed Thursday evening. Rangers assembled a larger team to search the area, according to NPS.

They also said that crews from Appalachian Mountain Rescue and BUSAR are helping search the area. NPS said that the vehicle was registered to a person from another state.

On Sunday, they said they found a body near Low Gap Trail in Cosby and said they believed it was the missing person.

This story is ongoing and we will update you as we learn more. 

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