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Body found beside Whitemud Drive in southeast Edmonton

Edmonton police vehicles seen at Whitemud Drive between 17 Street and 34 Street on March 21, 2023. Global News

Edmonton police taped off an area right next to Whitemud Drive eastbound between 34 and 17 streets Tuesday morning.

At around 8:30 a.m., there were several police vehicles surrounding what appeared to be something under a cream blanket or tarp next to a black garbage bag.

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Police set up a black tent next to the road.

An EPS spokesperson told Global News a body was found on the Whitemud near 17 Street.

She said police were investigating and it’s believed the death is not suspicious in nature.

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