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Published January 20, 2012, 04:00 PM

Male body found in ditch along Hi-Line

Authorities are investigating a male body discovered along northeastern Montana's Hi-Line near the North Dakota border.

BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — Authorities are investigating a male body discovered along northeastern Montana's Hi-Line near the North Dakota border.

Roosevelt County Sheriff Freedom Crawford said Friday that the body was found in a ditch along U.S. Highway 2 near the town of Bainville.

Crawford says deputies responded and are trying to determine the cause of death. Investigators from the state Department of Criminal Investigations are being asked to help with the case.

Crawford declined to say if foul play was suspected. He would not immediately offer any more details including the age of the deceased male.

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