Police investigate sudden death near Sundridge
Almaguin Highlands Ontario Provincial Police are currently investigating a death in the Village of South River, Ont.
Police responded Wednesday to a report of a dead body found in a residence on Ottawa Avenue in South River.
“A post-mortem is being conducted … to determine a cause of death and the Almaguin Highlands OPP (say) there is no risk to public safety,” the OPP said in a news release Thursday.
“Residents in the area will continue to see an increased police presence.”
More information will be provided as it becomes available.
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