A man was found deceased near his abandoned white pick-up truck in Vernon on Monday, Aug. 3.
Police said officers attended the scene and determined the vehicle was connected to an active missing-person investigation.
With the assistance of the RCMP Police Dog Service, the body of the 40-year-old man, who was reported missing on July 30, was located a short distance away.
“Our sincerest condolences go out to the family and friends of the deceased. We would like to thank the efforts of all those who assisted with the search.” said Cpl. Tania Finn of the Vernon North Okanagan RCMP.
Police said no criminality is suspected in the man’s death.
The BC Coroners Service is also conducting an independent, concurrent fact-finding investigation to determine the circumstances surrounding the death.
