Human remains found on Saskatchewan First Nation

UPDATE: Human remains identified as missing First Nations man

PUNNICHY, Sask. – Remains found on a property in a wooded area on a Saskatchewan First Nation have been confirmed as human the RCMP said Thursday.

The remains were found by a resident of the Muskowekwan First Nation late Tuesday afternoon in the wooded area near his property.

An autopsy will take place to determine the cause of death and assist with identifying the remains.

Punnichy RCMP continue to investigate.