Body found near Walmart in North Myrtle Beach. Police are investigating the death

A body was found Friday in a wooded area near the Walmart in North Myrtle Beach.

An officer at the scene said the person was discovered dead.

Police were in the area, 550 Highway 17 North, about 3 p.m. Yellow tape was put up around a section of the woods near a pond. A dirt path led to the area.

The coroner’s office could be seen removing the person’s body.

Additional details were unavailable.

This is a developing story.