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Death investigation underway after 21-year-old found dead at Mass. waste facility on New Year’s Eve

(Nick Papantonis)

SAUGUS, Mass. — A death investigation is underway after a 21-year-old man was found dead at a waste facility in Saugus on New Year’s Eve, the district attorney said late Tuesday night.

Cole Moment, 21, of Saugus was pronounced dead at the WIN Waste Innovations facility at 100 Salem Turnpike in Saugus at approximately 7:30 p.m. on Dec. 31, Essex County District Attorney Paul Tucker said in a statement.

Authorities do not suspect foul play, Tucker said. The cause and manner of death will be determined by an investigation led by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

On New Year’s Eve, Saugus Police responded to a call from an employee of the facility who found Moment lying on the ground and unresponsive, Tucker said. He was pronounced dead on scene.

Saugus Police and the Massachusetts State Police Detective Unit assigned to Tucker’s office are investigating.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates as more information becomes available.

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