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UPDATED | RCMP seek assistance in identifying deceased male of Lasqueti Island

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UPDATE | The Oceanside RCMP confirm the body discovered in the ocean off Lasqueti Island on Tuesday has now been identified. Police are thanking the public for their help.

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The Oceanside RCMP is seeking public assistance in establishing the identity of a deceased adult male, whose body was discovered in the ocean off Lasqueti Island Tuesday evening.

At around 7:30 pm, RCMP received a report of a body in the ocean off Lasqueti Island.

Oceanside RCMP and Vancouver Island Integrated Major Crime Unit officers attended with the assistance of the Royal Canadian Coast Guard and recovered a deceased male.

Police said the man appears to be in his mid-20’s, olive skin, approximately 6 feet, athletic build, dark brown wavy hair down to his shoulders.

He was wearing a leather necklace with two shells and a red and black bead.

Police checks have not located anyone matching this description.

The Oceanside RCMP, VIIMCU and the BC Coroner’s service are investigating.

Anyone who may have information is asked to contact the Oceanside RCMP at 250-248-6111.

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