MAPLE CITY (AP) — A woman’s body was dragged over a snowy hill and left in a rural area in northern Michigan, police said.

Leelanau County Sheriff Mike Borkovich said investigators are treating it as a homicide.

Authorities in the Maple City area, northwest of Traverse City, were called about the drag marks on Wednesday.

The woman appeared to be over 50 years old.

“Someone tried to dispose of or hide a body,” said Borkovich, who added there were obvious signs of trauma.