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Human remains found in Elliot Lake, Ont., OPP say

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Police say the criminal investigation branch is leading the probe, which also involves the canine unit and forensic identification services. Nick Westoll / File / Global News

ELLIOT LAKE, Ont. – Provincial police say they’re investigating after human remains were found in Elliot Lake, Ont.

They say the remains were found in a wooded area on Sunday.

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Police say the criminal investigation branch is leading the probe, which also involves the canine unit and forensic identification services.

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The Office of the Chief Coroner is also investigating.

Police say they expect to keep the area where the remains were found cordoned off for a few days while they survey and analyze it.

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