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Body found near a riverbank in Edmonton park

Police investigate a body found in Government House Park on April 7, 2015.
Police investigate a body found in Government House Park on April 7, 2015. Morris Gamblin, Global News

EDMONTON — Homicide detectives are investigating after a man’s body was found south of Government House Park Tuesday afternoon.

Edmonton police say the body was found near a riverbank south of the park near 99 Avenue and Groat Road.

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Someone walking by made the disturbing discovery around 12:40 p.m.

The age of the deceased has not been determined and an autopsy has not been scheduled yet.

Anyone with information is asked to call police at 780-423-4567.

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