PAXTON, Mass. - Police in Paxton are investigating an unattended death.

Police say the body of a man was discovered Saturday morning.

The Worcester County District Attorney's Office said state police detectives assigned to the DA's office are taking care of the case.

Police searched through the woods along Route 122 in Paxton Sunday.

Police vehicles also blocked a portion of Asnebumskit Road.

The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner will perform an autopsy to determine the cause and manner of death. Authorities say the identity of the man will not be released at this time pending family notifications.

The investigation is ongoing.