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Authorities at Isle Royale National Park on Thursday released a few more details after 

 earlier in the week at a remote backcountry campground.

The deaths were first reported to park officials on Sunday afternoon on the Lake Superior island off the northeast corner of Minnesota. Rangers hiked to the site and confirmed the deaths on Monday.

Park officials initially said they had not identified the two people. But in an 

, authorities said they have now identified the two people and contacted their next of kin. But they did not release the names of the two people, and have not yet said how they died.

Authorities said there is no known threat to the public.

Park officials on Thursday also reported that the two people were found at the South Lake Desor Campground, along the park’s main Greenstone Ridge Trail. It’s an 11-mile hike from the nearest ranger station. 

Two campers found dead at Isle Royale National Park

Officials have been using aircraft to reach the remote site as the investigation continues.

 that personnel from the agency were at Isle Royale this week — a standard response when requested by other agencies. But the FBI did not say whether it’s opened an investigation.

The national park includes the main island of Isle Royale — about 50 miles long and 9 miles wide — as well as dozens of smaller, nearby islands. It’s only accessible by boat or seaplane. The park includes 165 miles of trails and 36 campgrounds, some along the Lake Superior shore and others along inland lakes or creeks.

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Authorities at Isle Royale National Park on Thursday say they have identified two people found dead earlier in the week at a remote backcountry campground. Authorities have not released the names of the two people and have not yet said how they died.

Authorities release more details after two campers found dead at Isle Royale National Park

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