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Man's fatal fall from cliff in Santa Clarita deemed accidental

Homicide investigation underway in Santa Clarita after body discovered
Homicide investigation underway in Santa Clarita after body discovered 00:15

Authorities are investigating the discovery of a body in Santa Clarita. 

Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department deputies were dispatched the scene on Rigel Drive a little before 2:30 p.m., after learning that a body had been found in the area. 

The body was identified as 67-year-old John Mahaffey of Santa Clarita. Authorities said early Monday that the fall appeared to be accidental.

It's unclear what Mahaffey was doing in the area just before he fell.

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