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

Public safety is not a concern and foul play is not suspected
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Almaguin Highlands OPP

OPP say in a news release that they are investigating "a sudden death involving two people."

It happened yesterday, (Friday January 1) a 9:30 a.m.

The investigation revealed that a 22-year-old woman and a 23-year-old man died sometime during the night. The cause of death is still under investigation but public safety is not a concern and foul play is not suspected.

Police are continuing to investigate the cause of death and a post mortem is scheduled at the Centre of Forensic Sciences in Toronto. 

Almaguin Highlands OPP, the South River Machar Fire Department, the Laurier Fire Department and the Parry Sound Emergency Medical Services all responded to the call.


Jeff Turl

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