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Missing person’s body found near river, North Cowichan/Duncan RCMP

North Cowichan/Duncan RCMP says a missing person who went missing on Jun 10 has been located but with a tragic ending.  

According to police, the body of the person who went missing around Paradise Pools was recovered in the river, and after a preliminary investigation, they’ve ruled out criminal behaviour as a factor. 

The investigation is continuing along with help from the BC Coroner’s Service and police are asking anyone with information, who has not yet come forward, to contact the detachment at 250-748-5522. 

Justin Baumgardner
Justin Baumgardner
Justin Baumgardner is a local reporter in the Cowichan Valley on Vancouver Island, and is based in Duncan. He has worked in radio for over three years, with all of them in British Columbia.He was previously at 91.7 Coast FM in Nanaimo and also has shows on 95.7 Coast FM, and the weekend show on 89.7 Sun FM.When he is not on the air, he can be found travelling the island and enjoying everything that beautiful British Columbia has to offer.

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