Police in Cape Breton are investigating the discovery of human remains in the ocean.
Nova Scotia RCMP say the body was found Wednesday at 6:30 p.m., about 10 nautical miles from Port Hood, N.S.
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The remains were recovered just after midnight, according to police, and transported to Dartmouth for an autopsy.
The person’s identity and cause of death have yet to be determined.
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The Joint Rescue Coordination Centre and the RCMP Underwater Recovery Team assisted with the recovery of the remains.