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Body found in a Kelowna park

Darpan News Desk The Canadian Press, 31 Oct, 2023 01:25 PM
  • Body found in a Kelowna park

R-C-M-P in Kelowna say a man's body has been found in a park on the city's north side.

A statement from the detachment says the body was found this morning in Sutherland Bay Park and it appears the victim may have been there through the night.

Investigators have found no sign of foul play.

Environment Canada says temperatures in the area fell to -5 Celsius overnight.

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