Body found along Restigouche River in Campbellton, N.B.

The Campbellton RCMP is investigating after a body was discovered along the banks of the Restigouche River near Rimap Park.

Police say the body was found by a resident who was walking along the edge of the river.

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Police were called at around 5:45 p.m. on Tuesday.

The cause of the person’s death is still unknown, and an autopsy will be conducted to assist with that.