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The Timmins Police Service is in the midst of completing its investigation into a sudden death occurrence at a remote water access cottage on Night Hawk Lake.

At approximately 1:30 p.m. yesterday, a guest at the cottage ventured down a trail on an ATV to collect firewood in the Goose Creek area of Night Hawk Lake, .

At some point, the man was struck by a tree he apparently was trying to remove with the winch of the ATV.

Edward MOREAU, 53, of South Porcupine, suffered a fatal injury and died at the scene.

Next of Kin notifications have been undertaken by the Timmins Police Service.

Foul play is not suspected as this appears to be a case of death by misadventure.

A post mortem examination is expected to be completed by the area Coroner as part of the investigative process.