DEER LAKE FIRST NATION -- Police are investigating what they've deemed to be a suspicious death in Deer Lake First Nation.
In a release issued on Tuesday night, Ontario Provincial Police and Nishnawbe Aski Police Service say officers responded to an individual in distress at about 11:15 p.m. on Sunday.
The 30-year-old woman, identified as Vanessa Kakegumic, was transported to the local nursing station, but was later pronounced dead, despite life-saving measures being taken.
A post-mortem examination will be conducted by the Ontario Forensic Pathology Service to determine the cause of death.
The investigation continues and police say there is no threat to public safety.
Anyone with information is asked to contact OPP at 1-888-310-1122. You can also provide information anonymously by contacting Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at www.ontariocrimestoppers.ca.
