Hamilton Police are investigating after human remains were found near a water pumping station on Ferguson Avenue South.
City workers made the discovery just after 10 a.m. Friday as they cleared long grass in the area.
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Police responded and confirmed the body to be that of a deceased man.
Detectives and the Coroner’s Office are trying to determine the identity of the person and cause of death.
Police say they will be in the area for about 24 hours and are requesting residents avoid the area.