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OPP Investigate Death of Child in Atwood

Perth County OPP's Crime Unit is investigating the death of a 22 month old child.

Police received a 9-1-1 call about a seriously injured child around 4:30 Monday morning, and responded to a home on Main Street in Atwood.

22 month old Owen Befurt was rushed to Listowel Memorial Hospital, and pronounced dead.

A post-mortem was conducted in London.

The investigation continues.

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