West Shore RCMP investigate after body discovered floating in river

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West Shore RCMP have launched an investigation after a man’s body was discovered floating down a river within Goldstream Park campground. 

Police say they received reports of an unresponsive floating body at around 3:50 p.m. on Thursday, October 22nd. 

The man’s body was floating near the 2900 block of Golden Gate Road. 

Officers attended the scene and retrieved the body of a 49-year-old man who was pronounced deceased at the scene. 

The identity of the deceased has not been disclosed to the public. 

West Shore RCMP says it extends condolences to the man’s family and friends. 

As of this publication, the circumstances and cause of death are still under investigation; however, investigators noted that there does not appear to be any foul play suspected.

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Curtis Blandy
Curtis Blandy has worked with Victoria Buzz since September 2022. Previously, he was an on air host at The Zone @ 91-3 as well as 100.3 The Q in Victoria, BC. Curtis is a graduate from NAIT’s radio and television broadcasting program in Edmonton, Alta. He thrives in covering stories on local and provincial politics as well as the Victoria music scene. Reach out to him at curtis@victoriabuzz.com.
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