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RCMP looks for public’s help in suspicious sinking of N.S. fishing boat

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RCMP are asking for the public’s help as they investigate the suspicious sinking of a fishing boat in St. Peter’s, N.S.

The police say that on Dec. 26, officers received a report of a fishing boat that sunk in the St. Peter’s Canal, located approximately an hour south of Sydney, N.S.

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The incident occurred between the evening of Dec. 25 and early morning of Dec. 26.

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The boat was later removed from the canal and examined.

The Mounties say their initial investigation has determined the incident to be suspicious.

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Police say their investigation is ongoing and they’re asking anyone with information to call RCMP at 902-535-2002 or to contact Crime Stoppers.

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