RCMP says human remains discovered in Gaetz Lakes Sanctuary

Meantime, posts on social media have alleged that a human arm was found, but police did not confirm that report.

There is no threat to the public at this time, Mounties add.

The Kerry Wood Nature Centre, which is located at the entrance to the sanctuary area, posted Thursday on social media about the incident.

“The Kerry Wood Nature Centre staff appreciates the public’s interest in the evolving situation in the Gaetz Lakes Sanctuary, and the ongoing care that Red Deerians demonstrate for the sanctuary. We are asking people to please stay out of the sanctuary while the authorities do their work,” they say.

“Professional searchers, County Protective Services, and the RCMP are onsite and have been oriented to the unique challenges presented by the sanctuary’s fragile environment. While off-trail access, pets, and wheeled transportation (bikes, skateboards, scooters) are never permitted in the sanctuary, we are reminding people that at this time, extreme care must be taken to safeguard the sanctuary’s unique spaces.”

They add further, asking people to let authorities do their work by staying out of the sanctuary until it’s been cleared. They also said they’d offer an update on their Facebook page when that happens.

by Ian Gustafson

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RCMP says human remains discovered in Gaetz Lakes Sanctuary

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