OPP say no foul play is suspected into the sudden death of Benjamin Budge at this time however, police want the public's help in finding his backpack and tent.
Police believe he may have been camping in the area of Big Brother Road off Highway 11 north and his equipment may or may not have been set up.
See: OPP investigating 'sudden death' of North Bay man
The OPP continues to investigate the sudden death.
On June 14, North Bay OPP responded to that location, just off Highway 11, on what is unofficially known as Big Brother Road and found the body of Benjamin Budge, 45, of North Bay.
"It is believed that Benjamin Budge left the Maplewood Avenue area of North Bay and headed north on Highway 11 at approximately 7:30 a.m. on Sunday, June 13," said Sergeant Carlo Berardi. "He was wearing dark coloured shorts, a tan long-sleeved shirt, carrying a large green backpack. It's believed that he was on foot."
The investigation by the North Bay OPP Crime Unit, under the direction of the OPP Criminal Investigation Branch is continuing, in conjunction with the Office of the Chief Coroner for Ontario and Ontario Forensic Pathology Services.
If you have any information regarding this investigation, contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122.
