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Man and woman identified after sudden death incident in Almaguin Highlands

OPP say the investigation revealed that a woman and man died sometime during the night on Jan. 1.

The couple involved in a "sudden death" incident last Friday in Laurier Township has been identified.

The woman is a Val Caron native, Chryse Nadeau, 22 years of age.

The man is Markus Kehoe, 23, of North Bay and graduate of  Widdifield Secondary School.

The two apparently died of carbon monoxide poisoning while camping

See: OPP investigating 'sudden death' of two people in South River

OPP say the investigation revealed that a woman and man died sometime during the night on Jan. 1.

Police are continuing to investigate.

Meanwhile, a fundraiser has started to pay funeral expenses.

"I’m Markus’ sister, Grace, and I am trying to raise money for a proper funeral for my brother... I can’t say much as it is far too hard right now but Markus was the light in every room, and he had touched so many lives in more ways than anyone could imagine... Heaven gained an angel and I need your help to send him home.

The $20,000 goal had already been surpassed, at $21,750,  by Tuesday afternoon.

A fundraiser has also been organized for Chryse Nadeau.

"She was the light in any room she walked into, she brought joy to everybody she met.  She lived her life to the fullest, always on an adventure, and wanted to explore everything.  It is with a heavy heart that I write these words as I can not imagine what it's like to lose a daughter or a sister at such a very young age.  Chryse definitely loved life and would want anyone closest to her to celebrate it," says organizer Melanie Champagne of Chelmsford,

So far, $1,545 has been raised of the $5,000 goal