Cape Breton police find body in woods
Cape Breton Regional Police
Cape Breton Regional Police found a body in Sydney, N.S., Thursday evening.
According to a news release from police, a person walking in a wooded area near Terminal Road reported seeing a body.
The forensic identification unit, along with the medical examiner’s office, inspected the scene.
Police say there are no indicators foul play was a factor in the death.
An autopsy has been ordered to confirm the person’s identity and cause of death.
For more Nova Scotia news visit our dedicated provincial page.
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