An elderly Port Hope man who had been reported missing was found dead on Saturday evening (June 14).
At around 6:12 p.m. on Saturday, Port Hope police responded to a report about a missing elderly man in the area of Bedford Street.
After arriving at a property, officers found the man in a body of water behind the property with no vital signs. They began life-saving measures until fire and emergency medical services arrived and took over.
The man was transported to Northumberland Hills Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
Police, who are continuing to investigate the incident in collaborate with the Office of the Chief Coroner, say they do not believe foul play is involved and that this is an isolated incident with no threat to public safety.
Police have not released any other details about nature of the incident or the man’s age.
“Out of respect for the family’s privacy, the identity of the deceased will not be released,” a media release from the police states.
