Saskatoon police are investigating the discovery of a body in the Pleasant Hill area.

Police were called to a home in the 200 block of Witney Avenue South at approximately 3:15 p.m. Sunday after the body of a 50-year-old man was found in the backyard. It is believed the man lived in the home.

Police say there is no sign of foul play and the death is believed to be of natural causes.