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.
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.