Kings District RCMP are investigating the sudden death of a 79-year-old man from Waterville.

At approximately 11 p.m. last evening, RCMP responded to a report of a missing 79-year-old man from Waterville.

Preliminary investigation determined the man was last seen leaving his residence yesterday morning in Waterville. When he failed to return home, his caretaker contacted RCMP. During the evening, investigators actively looked for him but were not able to locate him

Shortly before 8 a.m. this morning, Kings District RCMP responded to a report of a deceased man in a ditch on the side of the County Home Road in Waterville. The RCMP Forensic Identification Unit attended the scene to assist with the investigation. It was determined that the man found deceased is the same man that was reported missing last evening.

RCMP do not suspect foul play at this time. An autopsy has been scheduled for tomorrow. The investigation is continuing.

Source: Release