N.S. RCMP investigating sudden death in Bass River
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The RCMP says it is investigating a sudden death in Nova Scotia’s Colchester County.
In a social media post, police said they were at the scene of an incident near a beach on Wharf Road in Bass River just before 8 a.m. Wednesday.
The RCMP updated the post about an hour later to say the incident is a sudden death investigation.
They say there is no risk to the public at this time.
“Expect police presence and please avoid the area. Further details to follow,” the post reads.
For more Nova Scotia news visit our dedicated provincial page.
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