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An 81-year-old from Georgia is dead after Digby RCMP responded to a call of an injured cyclist lying on Lansdowne Road. 

Police responded to the call at about 3:30 p.m. on August 20. The Savannah, GA man was treated by EHS then transported to Digby General hospital where he died. 

There are no obvious signs of a collision with a vehicle, police say. They’re continuing to investigate. 

Police closed down the road for several hours, with traffic control by Bear River Volunteer Fire Department; it has since reopened. 

Anyone with information is asked to contact Digby RCMP at 902-245-2579 or Anonymously through Nova Scotia Crime Stoppers.