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Body found in a Kelowna park

Darpan News Desk The Canadian Press, 24 Jun, 2024 10:03 AM
  • Body found in a Kelowna park

Police are still investigating the cause of death of a woman whose body was found at a Kelowna park on Friday.

Mounties say the 28-year-old was found on the shores of Okanagan Lake in Waterfront Park.

Sergeant Judith Bertrand says the Serious Crimes Unit has taken over the investigation.

Bertrand says there is nothing to suggest an increased risk to public safety. 

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