WATERLOO -- An investigation is underway after a male body was found in a Kitchener creek.

Waterloo regional police say the body was discovered near Belmont Avenue and Metzloff Drive.

They issued a notice around 10:45 a.m. on Sunday advising residents to avoid the area, but had cleared the scene just before 3 p.m.

According to police investigation, the death is not considered suspicious.