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By paNOW Staff

CECIL FERRY

RCMP identify human remains found near Cecil Ferry

Sep 27, 2021 | 5:00 PM

Prince Albert RCMP has identified a body found in the North Saskatchewan River last week.

The remains were found on Sept. 21 downstream from the Cecil Ferry, just before 6:30 p.m.

The Prince Albert Fire Department responded and assisted RCMP in finding and removing the body from the River.

RCMP say the remains are that of a 39-year-old man from Leask, Sask.

The name of the man is not being released at the request of his family, who have been notified.

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Initial reports show the death was not suspicious in nature. The Prince Albert Police Service and Saskatchewan Coroners Service continue to investigate.

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