Cops called to Disneyland after dead body found near resort entrance

Police were called out to Disneyland after a dead body was found near one of the entrances. A 65 year-old’s remains were found near an arched “Disneyland Resort” sign close to the Anaheim-based park’s south entrance Sunday afternoon. An LAPD spokesperson told TMZ police had been responding to a “person in distress,” who fell unconscious and had already died when officers arrived.​Footage shared by witnesses on social media showed authorities at the scene, with the area being closed off by yellow tape.A body was discovered near the southern entrance of Disneyland in California. Authorities were spotted placing a partition barrier near one of the park's blue arch signs (pictured) (Google Street View)​A small black partition had also been erected beneath the park’s blue arched sign. Later in the footage, two people can be seen wheeling a stretcher covered in a red blanket towards a white vehicle.Eric Anderson, a sergeant with Anaheim police, told The Los Angeles Times the man was a homeless person known to the department. He is believed to have died from natural causes, Anderson added, and foul play is not suspected.​The sergeant said the area was briefly closed off by authorities as they awaited the arrival of officials from the coroner’s office.​The Independent has contacted Anaheim police, Disneyland Resort and the Orange County Coroner’s Office for comment.​Disneyland California has long been a favorite for tourists and fans, having celebrated its 70th anniversary last year. The Walt Disney Company confirmed in July that the park had welcomed over one billion guests since it first opened in 1955.​The complex is home to both Disneyland itself and Disney California Adventure Park - which features attractions themed around newer franchises such as the Cars films and Marvel.Disneyland is a major tourist hub and has welcomed over one billion guests (AFP/Getty)The park made headlines earlier this month after officers from the Anaheim Police Department were forced to evacuate guests due to concerns over a possible bomb threat.​Anderson previously told The Times two suspicious bags - one of which appeared to have visible wires sticking out of it - were discovered by a roundabout near the main entrance on October 12.​Security at the park informed the police department about the discovery just before 10 p.m., with officers requesting help from the bomb squad at the Orange County Sheriff's Department and later determining that the bags did not contain explosives, Anderson said.​A park spokesperson confirmed to PEOPLE that the area was later safely reopened. Anderson told The Times that police believe that they were placed by the roundabout with the intention of appearing to be suspicious.