Posted on 10/17/2009, 12:27 pm, by mySteinbach

On October 16, 2009, RCMP Oakbank Detachment began investigating a death at a gravel pit in Birds Hill Provincial Park.

RCMP Serious Crime Unit and the RCMP Forensic Identification Services were also on scene providing assistance.

The deceased body is that of a 47-year-old Winnipeg man. An autopsy was conducted earlier on October 17, 2009 at the St. Boniface Hospital and foul play is not suspected.

Family have been notified and the name of the deceased is not being released. 

Cst. David Obirek
Media Relations Officer
RCMP “D” Division
(204)983-8497