Body on the beach
Madison Erhard
UPDATE at 1:55 p.m.
Kelowna’s RCMP confirmed that a 70-year-old man was found dead in Lake Okanagan on Thursday morning.
Police said they were called after the man was reported missing from his home shortly after 7:30 a.m. this morning.
He was thought to have gone for a walk, which is very unusual.
The search involved members of the general duty, dog services, the RCMP helicopter and the Central Okanagan Search and Rescue.
His body was found in a lake near Stratcona Park.
Cst. Mike Della-Paolera says family members have been notified.
“Fake play is not suspected and BC Coroners Service, along with Kelowna’s RCMP general duty officer, is leading the investigation,” said Della-Paolera.
“The RCMP is saddened by this tragic outcome and our thoughts are with the family during this difficult time.
ORIGINAL 13h
Kelowna’s RCMP confirmed that they had found a body on Strathcona Beach, located behind Kelowna General Hospital.
The entrance to the beach is blocked by a yellow police tape, and a privacy screen has been erected near the waterline.
The Okanagan Central Search and Rescue Service also responded.
Castanet learned that the body belonged to an elderly man who had been reported missing and whose body had been found in the water.
This is an evolving story and Castanet will provide more information when it becomes available.
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