MELFORT, Sask. – Human remains have been found on the bank of the Saskatchewan River north of Melfort. The discovery was made Thursday by a hunter.
Mounties say the remains were found about four kilometres west of the George Willis Bridge where Highway 6 crosses the river.
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Investigators have determined the remains to be of a 49-year-old woman. Family members were able to identify personal items located at the scene.
The name of the victim has not been released.
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RCMP say the death is not suspicious and an autopsy will not be required.
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