EDMONTON – The Medical Examiner’s Office in Edmonton has confirmed the remains located near Brule are human.
The medical examiner has determined the remains found last month had been in the area for more than 10 years.
The remains are that of an adult male.
Police do not suspect foul play at this time.
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They are seeking tips from the public to help identify the man and to determine how he died.
Police are requesting that anyone with information relating to this investigation to please contact the Hinton RCMP at 780-865-2455.
Hinton RCMP will continue their investigation in conjunction with experts to determine age, identity and manner of death.
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Police will also canvass the Alberta Missing Persons and Unidentified Human Remains Project for their knowledge and proficiency in this area.
The remains were found on Tuesday April 23rd by people riding quads in the area. They called police to report the discovery shortly after 1 p.m.
Brule is a hamlet on the northwest shore of Brûlé Lake, approximately 20 kilometers west of Hinton.
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