(ASHFIELD-COLBORNE-WAWANOSH, ON) -  Investigators with the Huron County OPP Crime Unit have a mystery on their hands and they are hopeful someone, somewhere, can help them solve it.

Oct. 15, a man's body was found on the beach along the shores of Lake Huron, just north of Port Albert. Huron OPP was contacted and an investigation immediately commenced. Police are still seeking the public’s assistance in locating the man's next-of-kin.

Despite a very thorough investigation, including an exhaustive search of all accessible databases, widespread media coverage and over 100 tips from the public, investigators have not been able to confirm the identity of this man.
      
Investigators have discovered that a journalist working in northern Ontario had captured photos of the victim near Espanola, Ontario, in September. It was further determined that the victim was traveling from Alberta to Ontario. He identified himself to the journalist as Mitchell NELSON and provided an age of 57 years. He also indicated that he was travelling to visit family and friends in the London area and that he also had relatives toward the Ottawa area.

Investigators are confident this man has friends and family somewhere and it is just a matter of time before someone comes forward to help investigators solve this mystery.

“We remain optimistic a family member, friend, acquaintance, former co-worker, or former classmate will come forward to help us with this investigation," said detective-sergeant Mike McCabe of the Huron County OPP Crime Unit. "Our priority is finding this man’s next-of-kin and we are confident it will happen.”