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Hunters find possible human bones outside of Thompson, RCMP say

A group of hunters called RCMPWednesdayafter they found what could be human bones near a remote lake southeast of Thompson, Man.

An investigation is underway, including the major crimes and forensic units and medical examiner

A police officer with his RCMP shoulder badge pictured.
RCMP says an investigation is ongoing after eight bones were found near a lake outside of Thompson, Man. (Ben Nelms/CBC)

A group of hunters called RCMPWednesdayafter they found what could be human bones near a remote lake southeast of Thompson, Man.

A spokesperson for RCMP said officerswent to Cauchon Lake, which is southeast of the northern city, and discovered eight bones.

Thompson RCMP are currently investigating with the major crime service, the chief medical examinerand forensic identification unit.

No more details are available at this time.

RCMP said a group of hunters found what could be human bones near Cauchon Lake Wednesday. (Google Maps)