Investigation launched after human remains found in a river

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By Dan Ahlstrand

Posted Aug 25, 2024 11:10:17 AM.

Last Updated Aug 26, 2024 12:40:24 PM.

An investigation is underway into the discovery of a body in the Lahave River in Lunenburg County on Thursday.

Officers were called to the river in Pleasantville around 1:30 p.m. after a report of human remains found in the river.

Upon arrival, RCMP found the body of a 50-year-old woman, whose identity has not been released. 

While police indicated that the investigation is in its early stages, they do not believe any criminal act played a role.

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