Latvian State Police are investigating the death of a Canadian soldier in the capital city of Riga.
The Canadian Armed Forces said in a statement that Capt. Aaron Wideman died while off-duty.
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Lt.-Gen. Stephen Kelsey, vice-chief of the defence staff, said Wideman died on Sunday.
The military did not provide details about the death.
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He was posted within the Latvian National Armed Forces.
Canada leads a NATO battle group in Latvia meant to deter and respond to threats posed by Russia.
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