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Couple, Both in 80s, Found Dead in Western New York Backyard

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  • Police investigating the deaths of a man and a woman found in a western New York backyard say authorities don't suspect foul play
  • The Monroe County Sheriff's Office says the two, both in their 80s, were found dead by friends Sunday in Perinton, a suburb of Rochester
  • The couple's names haven't been released

Police investigating the deaths of a man and a woman found in a western New York backyard say authorities don't suspect foul play.

The Monroe County Sheriff's Office says the two, who were in their 80s, were found dead by friends Sunday afternoon in Perinton. It's a suburb of Rochester.

The couple's names haven't been released.

The sheriff's office says there were no signs of anything suspicious at the home.

Emergency officials confirmed there were no gas leaks or other airborne contaminants that could endanger first responders or neighbors.

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