Human remains discovered along Rideau River near Hog’s Back Park

Ottawa Police Service headquarters on Elgin Street. (CityNews file photo)

By CityNews Ottawa staff

Posted Sep 13, 2023 02:21:29 PM.

Last Updated Sep 14, 2023 04:56:51 PM.

The Ottawa Police Service (OPS) has launched an investigation after human remains were discovered along Rideau River near Hog’s Back Park.

In a statement to CityNews Ottawa, the OPS said the remains were found near Heron Road and Colonel By Drive at around 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 12.

Police said investigators are still determining the identity of the individual.

Officers are at the scene as the investigation continues.

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