Human Remains Located

Source: OPP
Date: Tue May 20 06:00:56 MST 2025

(GANANOQUE, ON) � The Leeds County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating after human remains were located on an island on the St. Lawrence River.

On Monday, May 19, 2025, at approximately 10:00 a.m., Leeds OPP responded to the island near Gananoque when an individual reported making the discovery.



The identity of the deceased has not been determined, and it is not known how long the individual has been deceased. A postmortem examination will be conducted.

The OPP does not believe there is any indication of a risk to public safety.

The Leeds County OPP Crime Unit is investigating, in conjunction with the Office of the Chief Coroner and the Ontario Forensic Pathology Service. The OPP Forensic Identification Services Unit is assisting.

If you have any information that could assist the investigation, contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 and refer to incident E250634280. If you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or leave your tip online at ontariocrimestoppers.ca.

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