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Human remains discovered near Rosthern, Sask.

Saskatchewan RCMP announced the discovery of human remains near Rosthern on Friday. Google Maps

UPDATE: Human remains found in rural Sask. identified as missing 21-year-old man

RCMP announced the discovery of human remains around five kilometres east of Rosthern, Sask., on Friday. The remains were discovered by a local resident tending to his field near Highway 312.

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Neither the identity nor the gender of the victim have been released.

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The cause of death has not been confirmed at this time.

An autopsy that was scheduled to take place at Saskatoon City Hospital on June 6 has been rescheduled for June 8.

RCMP major crimes north and the forensic identification section are assisting with the investigation.

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