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By Dave Barry

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Body of missing woman found during Nicola Valley search

Oct 9, 2022 | 8:34 AM

KAMLOOPS — A search for a missing 22-year-old woman in the Nicola Valley has ended tragically.

In a post on Facebook, a friend of the family is reporting the discovery of Jacqueline McDermott’s body following search efforts Saturday (Oct. 8).

The woman was the subject of a large search conducted by Search and Rescue teams, RCMP and members of the public.

RCMP Sgt. Chris Manseau says while a police investigation is underway, investigators do not suspect any criminal intent.

McDermott was last seen September 30. She had attended a meditation retreat near Merritt. Her parents say she did make it to the retreat, but left after a short while. The next day, her vehicle was spotted along Highway 97C between Merritt and Logan Lake.

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McDermott was travelling across the country in her van, setting out this past summer from the Kitchener-Waterloo area of Ontario.

The family has asked for privacy as it deals with the discovery.