WARREN GROVE, N.J. (WCBS 880) – A missing New Jersey couple was found dead in a wooded area near their home Tuesday afternoon, police confirmed.
Gary Parker, 67, and Lorraine Parker, 61, went into the Pine Barrens reserve and were last seen on Nov. 17, according to WABC. Their family reported them missing on Nov. 22.
The search came to an end around 1 p.m. Tuesday, when police located them deceased in a "densely wooded area" near their home in Warren Grove.
Police said the find was made with a drone. They added that foul play was not suspected.
"Our department sends its condolences to the Parker family and friends. We would also like to thank all of the assisting agencies, especially the Ocean County Prosector’s Office, Ocean County Sheriff’s Department, New Jersey State Police, and the Warren Grove Fire Company," police posted on Facebook.
Last week, over 100 people searched the heavily wooded area in Warren Grove by foot with the help of ATVs, K9 dogs, drones and air support, according to police.
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