SIOUX LOOKOUT, Ont. - The Ontario Provincial Police, along with Lac Seul Police are investigating the sudden death of a 50-year-old woman in Sioux Lookout.
According to a media release issued by the OPP, the Lac Seul Police along with EMS were called to a Lac Seul First Nation residence on Aug. 9 at approximately 3:45 a.m. A female was in medical distress and later pronounced dead.
The woman has been identified as 50-year-old Wanda Beardy of Sioux Lookout.
The Sioux Lookout OPP detachment Crime Unit, OPP North West Region Major Case Investigation Team, North West Regional Support Team, North West Region Forensic Identification Unit and the Provincial Liaison Team, under the direction of the OPP Criminal Investigation Branch, are assisting the Coroner with investigating the circumstances of the death.
The post mortem examination will be conducted in Toronto. Police say there is no risk to public safety at this time.
Anyone with information regarding this investigation are urged to contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or access their website at: ontariocrimestoppers.ca where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.
