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Boat with apparent human remains washes ashore in Canouan

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KINGSTOWN, St. Vincent, May 26, CMC – Police Monday said that they have found what appears to be decomposed human remains on a boat that washed ashore in Canouan, in the Southern Grenadines.

“During the initial examination of the vessel, what appeared to be decomposed human remains were found onboard,” the police said in a statement, adding that the discovery was made mid-morning.

“The identities and circumstances surrounding the discovery are yet to be determined.”

Police said that their investigation was ongoing and they will provide further updates to the public as information becomes available.

“Anyone with information that may assist with this investigation is asked to contact the Criminal Investigations Department,” the police said, adding that it wanted to thank the public for their cooperation “as we work to determine the facts of this matter”.

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