The body of a man found in the St. John River has been positively identified as a missing Morrell Siding, N.B. man, RCMP say.
Earlier this month, on Aug. 2, a body was discovered close to Tobique Narrows. An autopsy and further investigation identified the remains as those of 42-year-old Tony Vaillancourt. Police say he had not been in contact with family or friends since April 9, 2017.
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The cause of death has not yet been determined, police say.
Anyone with information which could help in the investigation is asked to call RCMP at 506-473-3137.