RCMP open investigation after woman found deceased in woods

CITYnews halifax / By Rachel Morgan

RCMP officers remain on scene in the beginning stages of an investigation into a woman found deceased in the Nictaux area.

At approximately 7:25 a.m. Monday morning, a 32-year-old woman was found by ground search and rescue volunteers in a wooded area.

RCMP have not released the woman’s identity but say she was previously reported missing on August 2.

“Our thoughts are with the woman’s loved ones at this difficult time,” RCMP said.

The investigation is in its early stages and RCMP are being assisted by the Nova Scotia Medical Examiner to determine a cause of death.