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Body found on shore of Lake Laberge in Yukon

Yukon RCMP say human remains were found Monday evening on the east shore of Lake Laberge, but the identity of the deceased is not known.

Yukon RCMP say remains of unidentified person found on east shore Monday night

RCMP say the body was found on the east shore of the lake. (CBC)

Yukon RCMP say a body has been found on the shore of Lake Laberge, north of Whitehorse.

Police received a call Monday at about 8:30 p.m. from a resident who had found the male human remains on the east shore.

The body has been removed and turned over to the Yukon coroner, who will try to identify the deceased person.

Police say there is no concern for public safety.