Still no identification for body found on beach north of Port Albert

(PORT ALBERT, ON) – The Huron County OPP continues to seek the public's help in identifying a dead man whose body washed up on the Lake Huron beach north of Port Albert Oct. 15.
 

Through the course of the investigation by the Huron County OPP Crime Unit, investigators 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 under the assumed name of “Mitchell Nelson.” 
 

Police investigators need to confirm the victim’s name and are seeking help from the public in identifying the proper name of the victim. Police would like to speak with anyone who can identify the man depicted in the photos accompanying this story.
  

The victim is described as:
 

• White male

• Average to medium build

• Balding, with grey hair

• Thin moustache

• Approximately 30-60 years old
   

  He was wearing:

   

• Blue “Fluid” lifejacket
• Black fleece-type pullover/jacket
• Black wind pants with letters “PEP” on a shield
• With and black Nike running shoes

Photos of victim courtesy of freelance journalist Jeff Klassen
 

Anyone with information can contact the Huron County OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or their local police agency immediately.   Should you wish to remain anonymous you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) where you may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2,000.  
 

The investigation into the circumstances is ongoing. 

“It is unfortunate that we have to notify the next-of-kin in this manner, but we have no option other than to seek help from the public in this instance," said inspector Jason Younan, detachment commander.