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Hamilton man found dead in woods near M'Chigeeng

Man had been missing for more than a month
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On April 24, an OPP Canine Unit located a Hamilton man who had been missing since March 15. The man was pronounced dead at the scene. (File photo)

A Hamilton man who had been missing since March 15 was found dead in a wooded area near M'Chigeeng on April 24.

The 35-year-old man was reported missing on March 15, and members of the UCCM Anishnaabe Police, North Shore Search and Rescue, and Ontario Provincial Police had been actively searching for the missing person.

On April 24, police continued search efforts with the assistance of two OPP Canine Units. 

Upon searching a wooded area, adjacent to Highway 540 in M’Chigeeng, the missing subject was located. The male party was pronounced dead at the scene.

Foul play is not suspected in this incident and the name of the deceased is being withheld at this time.