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Body found by fisherman in Nith River in New Hamburg: police

Waterloo Regional Police say the body was found by a fisherman on Sunday morning. Kevin Nielsen / Global News

A man’s body was discovered by a fisherman in New Hamburg’s Nith River on Sunday morning, according to Waterloo Regional Police.

Police say they were called to a spot in the river near Grandview Avenue and Hunter Street on Sunday morning for a report of the body.

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With the help of the Kitchener Fire Department, the body was recovered.

Police say the body has been sent to Toronto for a post-mortem exam.

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They did not provide any further details.

Police are continuing to investigate and are asking anyone with information to call 519-570-9777 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

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