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Woman found dead at Cumberland Falls State Resort Park identified, suffered 'medical emergency'

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Update: July 5 at 1:15 p.m.

Kentucky State Police have identified the individual found dead in Cumberland Falls State Resort Park on Friday has been identified as 32-year-old Domnesha Scott.

Scott suffered a medical emergency while hiking the trail and was pronounced dead on scene by the Whitley County Sheriff's Office, KSP said in a press release.

Her remains were transported to the medical examiner's office, and an autopsy is pending.

Original Story:

The Whitley County Coroner confirmed to LEX 18 that authorities are conducting a death investigation at Cumberland Falls State Resort Park. No additional information was provided at this time.

This is a developing story and LEX 18 will have additional information as it becomes available.