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Body found at Black Mesa
Posted: 09.07.2011 at 9:08 AM
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CIMARRON COUNTY, OKLA. -- A 58-year-old Texas man was found dead by hikers near Black Mesa, Okla., Monday afternoon.

According to the Boise City News, Sherman, T. Allenson, Jr., 58, of Tyler, Texas was found deceased as hikers returned from the summit. He was found one mile from the trail head.

The death appears to be from natural causes and foul play is not suspected, the Cimarron County Sheriff's Office said. When he was found it appeared as if he had been dead for some time.

An autopsy is now scheduled in Oklahoma City.

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