Police report that a body was discovered inside a Food Lion freezer in North Raleigh.

good evening I'm Mike Norris and you're watching tune in news TV tonight we bring you a disturbing story from North Raleigh North Carolina where a tragic Discovery was made at a local Food Lion Supermarket earlier today employees at the Food Lion store on leeville Road in North Raley made a grim Discovery when they found the body of a coworker inside one of the stores freezers the Raleigh Police Department was immediately called to the scene to investigate this shocking incident according to authorities the deceased individual was an employee of the supermarket while the exact circumstances surrounding the death remain unclear preliminary investigations suggest that the employee may have entered the freezer before suffering a medical emergency law enforcement officials have been thorough in their approach conducting a comprehensive investigation at the scene after careful examination and consultation with medical experts police have ruled out foul play in this tragic incident the current belief is that the employee died of natural causes while inside the freezer this unfortunate event has sent shock waves through the local community and raised questions about workplace safety in grocery stores Food Lion a regional supermarket chain with a significant presence in the Southeast has yet to release an official statement regarding the incident the discovery of a body in such an unexpected location has understandably caused distress among both employees and customers of the store local residents have have expressed their shock in Sympathy for the victim's family and co-workers as part of standard procedure in such cases the occupational safety and health administration OSHA is expected to conduct its own investigation into the incident this investigation will likely focus on the store safety protocols particularly those related to accessing and working in cold storage areas the identity of the deceased employee has not been released to the public pending notification of next ofkin authorities are working close with the family to provide support during this difficult time this tragic event serves as a somber reminder of the potential hazards present in everyday work environments even in places as familiar as our local grocery stores it highlights the importance of rigorous safety measures and protocols in all workplaces especially those with potentially dangerous areas like industrial freezers as the community grapples with this shocking news local leaders are calling for a thorough review of safety procedures in all area business businesses to prevent similar incidents in the future we will continue to follow the story as more details emerge our thoughts are with the family friends and co-workers of the deceased during this challenging time this is Mike Norris reporting for tune in news TV we'll bring you updates on this developing story as they become available stay tuned and good night [Music]