Body found near golf course in Milton

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Halton police are investigating after a body was found in a creek that runs through the Royal Ontario Golf Club in Milton, Ont., west of Toronto. (CBC - image credit)
Halton police are investigating after a body was found in a creek that runs through the Royal Ontario Golf Club in Milton, Ont., west of Toronto. (CBC - image credit)

Police have found a body near a golf course west of Toronto.

Halton Regional Police officers responded to a call at around 1 p.m. at Royal Ontario Golf Club on Trafalgar Road in Milton, Ont.

Police said a body was found in the Middle Sixteen Mile Creek, which runs through the golf course.

Speaking to members of the media, const. Ryan Anderson said the body was first discovered by a golfer who alerted the police.

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Police arrived to confirm the report. The body has not been removed yet as the marine unit is at the scene as part of the investigation.

"There looks to be signs of exposure to the elements," Anderson said, but added he didn't want to speculate.

The golf course remains open, however one hole has shut down.

The investigation is ongoing.

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