The body of a young Weenusk First Nation man was found in a lake located near Timmins in the early hours of July 20.
At about 5:45 a.m., Timmins Police responded to a report of a male body discovered in Porcupine Lake. Witnesses said the body could be seen in the water a few metres from the shoreline.
On July 22, police identified the deceased as 25-year-old Luke Gull of Weenusk First Nation, a community also known as Peawanuck. Gull was living in Timmins to pursue studies at Northern College.
Residents had commented that the spot where Gull was found had become a popular hangout spot for adolescents.
Police say there is no evidence of foul play in the death and they are continuing an investigation.
A post-mortem is scheduled for July 23 in Sudbury to determine the cause of death.
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