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By Aaron Schulze

Body Found

Man found dead in water near Riverside Park

Nov 1, 2022 | 11:14 AM

KAMLOOPS — Kamloops RCMP are investigating after a man was found dead in the Thompson River near Riverside Park over the weekend.

In a news release issued Tuesday (Nov. 1) morning, police say officers were called near the pickle ball courts in Riverside Park Saturday (Oct. 29) at around 2:20 p.m. where a possible body was seen in the water around 30 to 40 feet from shore. The RCMP Forensic Identification Services Unit used its drone to confirm there was a dead person, and with the help from Kamloops Fire Rescue, brought them to shore.

“Based on the initial investigation, the person appears to have been in the water for some time,” Cpl. Crystal Evelyn says. “Police are working on confirming identification and contacting next of kin.”

RCMP say they and the BC Coroners Service are conducting a concurrent investigation, which includes determining a cause of death or if criminality is suspected.

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Anyone with information on the body found near Riverside Park are asked to contact Kamloops RCMP.