Update: Detectives have made a positive identification of the male and next of kin have now been notified. Foul play is not suspected.

Niagara Police are asking for the public’s help in identifying a body pulled from the water in Welland.

Niagara Regional Police, Welland Fire Department and Niagara EMS received a call yesterday around 8:30pm that a body was floating in the Welland Recreational Waterway near the Division Street Bridge.

The deceased man is described as white, 50-60 years old, between 5’7″-5’9″, weighing 150-160lbs. He has short grey hair that is balding on top with a grey/light brown goatee.

Police are also looking for anyone that may have been swimming in the area or in the park near it.

An investigation is still ongoing.

Anyone with information is asked to please call (905) 688 – 4111 extension 3300.