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New Brunswick RCMP investigating human remains near Port Elgin

New Brunswick RCMP are investigating human remains found near Port Elgin on Saturday. File / RCMP

New Brunswick RCMP are investigating after human remains were discovered near Port Elgin, N.B., on Saturday.

RCMP say they received a report at approximately 1 p.m. from a person who had been fishing in the area when he discovered the remains.

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The remains were found on the banks of the Timber River.

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The Mounties say an autopsy is being conducted and their investigation is ongoing.

They’re still attempting to determine the cause of death and the identity of the person.

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