Body Found in Fraser River Weeks After Man’s Reported Fall
Police recovered the body with help from two other agencies and said the adult male may have fallen into the Fraser River.
- On Sunday, May 31, the Katzie First Nation discovered a body in the Fraser River just east of the south end of Bonson Road. Police responded at approximately 10:45 a.m.
- First responders originally searched the area off the Port Haney Wharf on River Road on April 27, after reports that an adult male may have fallen into the water.
- Maple Ridge RCMP, the New Westminster Police Service, and Ridge Meadows Search and Rescue conducted searches using two boats and a police helicopter, though initial efforts proved unsuccessful.
- Police confirmed the deceased was the same individual reported missing on April 27. Investigators stated no foul play is suspected, and the investigation remains ongoing.
- Out of respect for the family's privacy, the RCMP is withholding the deceased's name. Officials stated no further details regarding the individual's identity will be released.
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Today In BCBody discovered in Fraser River by Katzie First Nation
A body found in the Fraser River over the weekend is that of a person who was reported to have fallen into the river on April 27. Police responded to a call at about 10:45 a.m. on Sunday, May 31, after a body could be seen in the river by the Katzie First Nation, just east of the south end of Bonson Road. With the help of New Westminster Police Service and Ridge Meadows Search and Rescue, Maple Ridge RCMP was able to recover the body from the wa…
Ridge Meadows RCMP recover body of person who fell into river in April
Indo-Canadian Voice Ridge Meadows RCMP recover body of person who fell into river in April posted by: Rattan MallMAPLE Ridge RCMP announced on Monday that a deceased individual recovered in the Fraser River over the weekend is the same individual who was reported to have fallen into the river on April 27 in the 22400-block of River Road near the Port Haney Wharf. On Sunday, May 31, at approximately 10:45 a.m., Maple Ridge RCMP responded to repor…
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