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Missing man, body found

The search for a missing West Kelowna man ended tragically Tuesday night after his body was discovered above the Shannon Lake area in West Kelowna. 

Shortly after noon, RCMP initiated a missing person’s investigation, after family members of a 52-year-old West Kelowna man became concerned for his wellbeing and reported his disappearance to police.

The man had been last heard from on Sunday July 15.

"During a search of their missing man’s home, our investigators discovered that his all-terrain-vehicle was unaccounted for, says Cpl. Jesse O'Donaghey of the Kelowna RCMP. This discovery prompted RCMP to call upon the support of Kelowna RCMP Air Services. Sadly, the search ended at approximately 10 p.m. after search and rescue volunteers located a deceased individual," Cpl. Jesse O’Donaghey added. 

RCMP have identified the deceased individual as their missing person and will continue to work closely with the BC Coroners Service. 

"At this time, RCMP do not believe that criminality was involved in his death," said Cpl. O’Donaghey.



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