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Prince George RCMP believe body found at Duchess Park playground result of medical incident

Body was found on playground next to Duchess Park Secondary School
Duchess Park body 2 - Sept. 24, 2019
Duchess Park playground closed off on Sept. 24, 2019 after Prince George RCMP found a body (via Kyle Balzer)

Prince George RCMP has revealed the possible cause of death of a deceased body found at Duchess Park playground.

In a release, Cpl. Sonja Blom says the body was found on Tuesday (Sept. 24) just after 8 a.m.

Police believe at this time there is no indication of foul play and believe the death was caused by a medical incident.

The playground was behind police tape for several hours as police conducted their investigaion.

Blom adds anyone affected by the incident is urged to speak to someone about it for mental wellbeing. 

Prince George RCMP Victim Services Section is available 250-561-3321 or the Crisis Prevention, Intervention and Information Centre at 1-888-562-1214 which is available 24 hours a day.