Body found in Georgian Bay near Parry Sound

Provincial police are probing a sudden death after a body was found in Georgian Bay near Parry Sound. The coroner's office is now involved in the investigation.

Police are investigating a sudden death in the waters of Georgian Bay near the Town of Parry Sound.

The marine unit of the Ontario Provincial Police responded to a call at 8 a.m. Friday, “regarding found personal property near Georgian Bay, which prompted a search of the nearby water.”

Ongoing investigation

“The OPP underwater search and recovery unit later located a person deceased in the waters.”

The Office of the Chief Coroner of Ontario - Ontario Forensic Pathology Service is assisting, and a post-mortem examination will take place at a later time.

Updates will be provided when available, police said.