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Police investigating sudden death in Kapuskasing

A body was found in a wooded area
2021-05-20 OPP cruiser

KAPUSKASING - Police are investigating after a body was found in a wooded area yesterday. 

Just before 1:30 p.m. yesterday (April 9), James Bay OPP and Cochrane District paramedics responded to a 911 call for a body in a wooded area off Golf Avenue in Kapuskasing. 

Foul play is not suspected and there is no threat to public safety, said police.

OPP released the scene around 7 p.m. The investigation is ongoing and includes the North East Region OPP Forensic Identification Service and the crime unit.

A post-mortem will be done at a later date in Sudbury, said police.