The RCMP say the death of a 79-year-old woman in a stream near the Botwood highway on Tuesday is not considered to be suspicious.

The woman had been in the rear garden of a home on the highway when she fell into a small brook at the back of the property.

Two neighbours noticed that she was in distress, and rushed to her assistance.

The fire department and ambulance were also called.

By the time the woman was retrieved from the brook, she had died.

Police said their investigation into the incident has been concluded.