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Foul play not suspected after human remains found in Fort McMurray

A photo of an RCMP vehicle. Global News/File

RCMP in Fort McMurray are investigating after human remains were found in the northern Alberta community on the weekend.

Wood Buffalo RCMP responded to a report of human remains at 4 p.m. Sunday.

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RCMP, forensic identification services and the general investigation section investigated the scene.

An autopsy has been scheduled with the medical examiner’s office in Edmonton in order to identify the deceased.

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Police said a Fort McMurray family has been contacted because of the location of the remains and information gathered during the initial stages of the investigation.

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RCMP said they don’t believe foul play was involved in the death.

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