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Bicyclist found dead in Lehigh Gorge State Park

A bicyclist was found dead along a bike trail in the Glen Onoko area of Lehigh Gorge State Park Monday evening.

Carbon County Coroner Robert Miller Jr. identified the victim as Michael Husovich, 72, of White Haven. He was pronounced dead at the scene and died of natural causes, Miller said.Scanner reports said a kayaker found an unresponsive man about 6 p.m. Jim Thorpe police also responded with emergency medical personnel.Miller said Husovich was known to bike frequently in the area. He was stricken by some type of medical problem, then fell down a bank.Miller said the exact cause of death is pending and should be known in a day or two.

A Carbon county deputy coroner prepares to remove the body of a man found Monday evening in Lehigh Gorge State Park. COPYRIGHT LARRY NEFF/SPECIAL TO THE TIMES NEWS