Peterborough police report a body was found in the Otonabee River in downtown Peterborough, Ont., Thursday morning.
Around 8:15 a.m. the Peterborough Police Service responded to reports of a body in the river near the CP rail bridge near the Holiday Inn hotel.
The bridge and nearby trails were closed to pedestrian traffic and people were advised to avoid the area as police investigated.
Police say the body of a 46-year-old man was recovered from the river.
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The bridge and walkway reopened to the public around 9:25 a.m.
That afternoon, police stated the Office of the Coroner is now investigating with assistance from the police service.
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