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Fairfax County police: Possible body found in woods

Officials say they are searching North Hill Park in the area of Hybla Valley.

FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. — Police are searching for a body they believe may be in the woods in Fairfax County along Route One after receiving a tip.

The woods are thick and are surrounded by a a six-foot fence. Search teams wore white bio hazard protective suits just before 5 p.m. as they searched in a specific area of the ground.

As of Wednesday night, police have not confirmed that they've found a body, but they've been there all day. They said they plan to be here for many more hours.

Earlier in the day, WUSA9 crews saw about a dozen tactical officers in black uniforms interviewing two young men outside of their apartments.

This story has been updated.

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