Police investigating after woman's body found in St. Lawrence River
Montreal police are investigating after the body of a 36-year-old woman was found in the St. Lawrence River on Monday afternoon, in the Lachine borough.
Police received a call shortly before 2 p.m. about a body in the water near 44th Ave. and St-Joseph Blvd., said police spokesperson Ann-Sophie Simard.
When police arrived at the scene, the Montreal fire department was already attempting to rescue the victim. She was pronounced dead at the scene.
The cause of death is still unknown, according to Simard.
A security perimeter was established around the scene for the purposes of the investigation, which is ongoing.