Saskatoon police have confirmed that the death of a man whose body was discovered earlier this month in the South Saskatchewan River is not being treated as suspicious. The update was provided on Monday following the discovery of the unidentified man's body along the riverbank in the city's north end on May 1.
Details of the Discovery
Officers were dispatched around 9 a.m. on May 1 to the area of Sturgeon Drive and Spadina Crescent East, near the River Heights neighborhood. Upon arrival, they located the body of a man. The Saskatoon Police Service initially withheld details pending investigation.
Investigation Outcome
On Monday, police announced that investigators have identified the man, and his family has been notified. The man's name has not been released to the public. Authorities emphasized that the death is not considered suspicious, meaning no foul play is suspected.
The case has been closed, and no further details are expected to be released. The police thanked the public for any assistance provided during the investigation.
