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The RCMP located human remains near Powell River on Friday evening.

The BC Coroners Service was notified and has commenced an investigation into this discovery. At this time the remains have not been identified, nor a cause of death established.

The Powell River RCMP is continuing their investigation with the assistance of the Vancouver Island Integrated Major Crime Unit (VIIMCU).

The deployment of VIIMCU is common practice in such cases where the identity and cause of death are not immediately apparent.

No further information will be released at this time, as this investigation is in the preliminary stages.

There are no indications that this discovery represents a risk to public safety.