Orillia OPP are investigating the circumstances surrounding a sudden death.

Shortly after 6 a.m. Friday, police received a call for an unresponsive person behind a business on Atherley Road.

OPP say when officers arrived on scene the paramedics and fire fighters were performing life saving measures, but the patient could not be revived.

The Orillia Crime Unit and Central Region Forensic Identification Services were called in to continue the investigation in conjunction with the Office of the Chief Coroner and Ontario Forensic Pathology Service.

The deceased has been identified as 46 year old James MCCONNELL of Severn Township.

At this time the death is not considered suspicious and there is no threat to public safety. If anyone has any information regarding the circumstances surrounding this death they are encouraged to contact the Orillia OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or 705-326-3536.