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Woman found dead, search continues for 3-year-old boy

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The RCMP say a 36-year-old woman has been found dead and the search for a three-year-old boy continues after the pair went missing early Saturday morning.

Holly Jean Cooper and Lucas Robert Cooper were last seen in the Sheet Harbour area

Holly Jean Cooper and Lucas Robert Cooper were last seen on Ruth Falls Road in Ruth Falls early Saturday morning. (RCMP)

The RCMP say a 36-year-old woman has been found dead and the search for a three-year-old boy is continuing days after the pair went missing.

The Mounties said Holly Jean Cooper and Lucas Robert Cooper were last seen on Ruth Falls Road in Ruth Falls, near Sheet Harbour, at around 2 a.m on Saturday.

A news release Tuesday afternoon said Holly Jean Cooper, of Ruth Falls, has been found deceased.

Police said her death is not believed to be suspicious, but the investigation is ongoing.

A number of search and rescue teams are still looking for Lucas Robert Cooper, with the help of air services, a police dog team, an underwater recovery team and the Canadian Coast Guard.

He has black curly hair and brown eyes, and stands about three feet tall.

More to come.

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