The death of a man who died while out walking his dog in a Wellington reserve on Tuesday afternoon is "not being treated as suspicious".
His body was found by a member of the public in the Odell Reserve, in Khandallah, around 4pm, Detective Senior Sergeant Tim Leitch said in a statement on Wednesday afternoon.
The man has been named as Damian Peters, 42, of Khandallah.
Police believe Peters was walking his dog, a golden labradoodle, from his home in the Amapur Drive area to the reserve prior to his death.
His dog was found at the scene.
"Our thoughts are with his family at this difficult time as we continue to investigate what happened to their loved one," police told 1News.
"A scene examination has been completed and a blessing of the site will take place tomorrow."
Police are providing support to Peters' family.
Police on Wednesday evening confirmed Peters' death is "not being treated as suspicious".
Anyone who saw Peters walking his dog to the reserve on Tuesday or was at the location between 2-4pm has been urged to contact police via 105.
His death will be referred to the coroner.
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