BREAKING: Body found along Cape Breton shoreline

A body has been found along a local shoreline. Cape Breton Regional Police responded to the Shore Road area of Sydney Mines at approximately 7:00 AM, where a man was walking the shoreline reported to have discovered a deceased body.

Members of the Forensic Identification Unit and investigators examined the scene, where there was nothing to indicate foul play is a factor in the

person's death.

The deceased has been referred

to the Medical Examiner's Office for autopsy to confirm the cause of death and positively identify the victim.

Further information will be released as it becomes available.