Police identify body found in McIntyre River

Police have identified the body found last week in the McIntyre River.

The investigation into the death of 38-year-old Clayton Chuck Mawakeesic, whose body was found in in the McIntyre River near Waterford Street on July 29, continues.

A post-mortem examination was conducted in Toronto on Tuesday, and investigators and the coroner are currently reviewing the results.

Investigators are also continuing with an examination of the scene where Mawakeesic's body was discovered.

The death, police stated in a release, is suspicious.

Anyone with informationis asked to contact the Thunder Bay Police Service or Crime Stoppers.