No charges have been laid after reports of a gunshot in Muskoka Lakes today.

Bracebridge OPP responded to a call from a road crew on Muskoka Road 141 at 12:45 p.m.

It was a report of a man who had exited his home nearby and shot into the woods.

Out of caution for all involved, police closed Muskoka Road 141 in the area of Bent River in order to conduct an investigation into the nature of the discharge.

Ultimately it was determined no criminal offense had been committed.

The highway was reopened shortly after 2 pm.