UPDATE: Man found in wooded area identified

SURF CITY, NC (WWAY) — The interim police chief in Surf City said the body found in a wooded area last night was a 40-year-old man.

Chief Ron Shanahan said the man has been identified as Brian Hartman of Hampstead. Hartman was found off of J.H. Batts Road around 6:30 p.m.

Police do not suspect foul play. The cause of death is pending an autopsy.