Kawartha Lakes Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are investigating a death in Bobcaygeon on Saturday night (September 27).
Officers were called to the Bobcaygeon Agriculture Park on Mansfield Street around 9:18 p.m., where one person was found dead.
People on social media on Saturday night asked about the number of police vehicles heading towards the park, leading to speculation there was an incident at Bobcaygeon-Verulam Community Centre, where the annual Bobcaygeon Fall Fair was wrapping up with a dance. However, one person who attended the dance indicated there was no incident and another person claimed the incident happened at the Bobcaygeon Trailer Park.
Police have not provided any details about where the dead person was found, their identity, or the cause of death.
“While the cause of death cannot yet be confirmed, investigators believe there is no imminent threat to public safety, although the OPP reminds all members of the public to be aware of their personal safety at all times,” reads a media release from Kawartha Lakes OPP.
Police say the death is being investigated by the Kawartha Lakes OPP Crime Unit, under the direction of the OPP Criminal Investigation Branch.
“The investigation is in its early stages, and no further details can be released at this time,” reads the media release.
“Residents of the area should expect to see an increased police presence.”
Police are asking anyone with any information that may assist the investigation to contact the City of Kawartha Lakes OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
