Dead body found in wooded area in Orillia, Ont.

Police say officers found a dead person in a wooded area in Orillia, Ont., on Tuesday.

Shortly before 3 p.m., officers say they responded to a report that someone had found a body.

Police haven’t release many details at this time, though they say the crime unit is helping to investigate.

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Officers also say there’s no risk to public safety.

More information will be released after a post-mortem exam is complete, which is scheduled to be conducted at a later date.