HARRIS COUNTY, Texas (KTRK) -- A woman was found dead inside a dumpster behind a business in north Harris County, according to the sheriff's office.

The gruesome discovery was made on Thursday afternoon in the 3900 block of Aldine Mail Road, the Harris County Sheriff's Office said.

Investigators said the woman in her 60s reportedly was known for dumpster diving in the area and may have suffered heat-related injuries.