Human remains found in the ocean near Placentia Bay

    Monday, 21 October 2024 15:13

    By Tonya Organ

    h. The remains were found by a commercial vessel that was working in the area and were transported to the Port of Argentia.

    RCMP continue to investigate after human remains were recovered from the ocean outside of Placentia Bay on Saturday,  October 19th. The remains were found by a commercial vessel that was working in the area and were transported to the Port of Argentia. The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner is working to determine the identity of the deceased.

     

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