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An area near a popular woodland walkway in Killarney, Co Kerry was sealed off on Thursday morning, and a man has been pronounced dead.
Shocked passersby called emergency services after after coming across a man with fire injuries.
The incident occurred shortly after 7.30 am alongside the N72 and Fossa Walkway near the Golden Nugget Pub and Killarney Golf Course.
A tent has been erected and the body remains at the scene while gardaí carry out technical examination.
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Gardaí are trying to identify the man. At this early stage they do not suspect third party involvement and believe it was a tragic incident.