Police investigate dead body found in south Bakersfield

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) -- Bakersfield police are investigating the scene where a dead body was discovered Friday morning near Wayside Park.

At about 7:39 a.m. on Friday, officials responded to El Toro and La France drives for reports of a dead body that was discovered.

It is an active and ongoing investigation, police said.

As of now, police say the death is not suspicious.