RCMP are investigating a suspicious death near Cochrane after a body was discovered near the intersection of Highway 22 and Highway 8.

The body, discovered Thursday and clad in winter clothing, appeared to have been there for some time, according to police.

An autopsy took place Friday and "based on preliminary findings the RCMP Major Crimes Unit was called to assist in the investigation," according to an RCMP media release.

Police have identified the man as Sehyun Edmund Lim, a 19-year-old resident of Calgary but haven't confirmed how he died.

Anyone with information that could help the investigation is asked to contact the Cochrane RCMP detachment at 403-851-8000 or email the investigators at christopher.girard@rcmp-grc.gc.ca. Alternately, contact Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-8477.