Sudden death under investigation on Pelee Island: OPP

Welcome to Pelee Island sign on Pelee Island, Ont., on Saturday, June 3, 2023. (Melanie Borrelli/CTV News Windsor)

Essex County OPP officers are investigating a sudden death on Pelee Island.

Members of the Essex County Detachment, Pelee Island Volunteer Fire Department and Essex-Windsor Emergency Medical Services responded to a well-being check at a residence on North Shore Road on Pelee Island on April 15 around 2:42 a.m.

There was an increased presence of OPP in the area, but they have since departed.

Police say there is no threat to public safety.

The investigation is continuing by the Essex County OPP Crime Unit with assistance from the OPP Forensic Identification Services, and in conjunction with the Office of the Chief Coroner and Ontario Forensic Pathology Service.

If you have information in relation to this investigation, please contact the Essex OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or *OPP (677) on your mobile device. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit a tip online at www.catchcrooks.com where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.