Man found dead on railroad in Wolf Creek area

A man was found on the railroad dead today after Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad officials notified the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office of a possible deceased person in the Wolf Creek area.

A second train stopped and verified the report, according to the sheriff’s office.

Deputies responded and found a man who had been run over by a train.

Railroad traffic was suspended while deputies and the coroner recovered the body.

The incident is under investigation, and the man’s identity has not been released. Notification of family is pending.