Woman found dead in park in Forest Heights

EDITOR’S NOTE: The original version of this story indicated the body was found in Forest Lawn. The remains were located in Forest Heights. We regret thi

A couple out for a walk in the southeast community of Forest Heights found a dead woman early Tuesday.

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The pair, who spotted the body at around 5:30 a.m., told Global News that the woman “looked young.”

Calgary firefighters responded to the location in the Fonda Park green space and, after being directed to the body, notified EMS and police.

The medical examiner was deployed to the scene and the Calgary Police Service is investigating. An autopsy was scheduled to take place Wednesday.

Anyone who has information regarding the death or who has video footage of the area is asked to contact the CPS non-emergency line at 403-266-1234 or anonymous tips may be submitted to Crime Stoppers.