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Atwood Toddler's Death Ruled Accidental

Perth County OPP have released new information about their investigation into the death of a little boy in Atwood earlier this week.

The results of medical examinations and the police investigation indicate that no foul play was involved in the death of 22-month-old Owen Befurt.  Police say they do not expect to lay any charges.

Emergency personnel responded to a 911 call around 4:30am Monday morning to a residence on Main St. in Atwood.

The little boy had fallen down a stairway.  He was pronounced dead at the Listowel Memorial Hospital a short time later.

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