Body Found Near Hardy Lake Road Prompts Homicide Investigation
- Small Town Productions
- Sep 20
- 1 min read

(Bracebridge, ON, Canada)
Bracebridge OPP have opened a homicide investigation following the discovery of a body in a remote area off Hardy Lake Road on Monday, September 15, 2025.
Police confirmed the victim as a 25-year-old man from West Nipissing. Out of respect for the grieving family and loved ones, authorities are not releasing the individual’s name at this time.
Investigators are appealing to the public for assistance and are particularly interested in hearing from anyone who may have been in the Hardy Lake Road, Torrance, Bala, Wahta, or Gravenhurst areas between September 14 and 15. Dashcam recordings or information that may appear unrelated could still provide valuable leads.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Bracebridge OPP at 1-888-310-1122, quoting occurrence number E251257737. Anonymous tips can also be shared through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submitted online at ontariocrimestoppers.ca. Information leading to an arrest may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2,000.
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