National

Body Of 65-Year-Old Canadian Found Floating In Gulf Of Thailand: Media Reports

The Canadian Press, 12 Jun, 2015 11:28 AM

PATTAYA, Thailand — Local media reports say the body of a 65-year-old Canadian man who disappeared after renting a boat earlier this week has been found in the Gulf of Thailand.

The Bangkok Post and the Chiangrai Times say the man has been identified by his Thai girlfriend as Jean Caroche.

The newspapers report that police found Caroche on Thursday floating face down in the water off Koh Lan, an island near the resort town of Pattaya.

It says his girlfriend, 31-year-old Alusa Sondee, told police he rented a boat in Pattaya on Tuesday but never returned to shore.

The Department of Foreign Affairs says it is aware of the death of a Canadian citizen in Thailand, but would not confirm the person's identity due to privacy concerns.

The department says consular officials at the Canadian Embassy in Bangkok are in contact with the deceased's family.

Prev Next

MORE National ARTICLES

Raging Wildfire Grows In Northern B.C.; Crews Try To Control Spreading Flames

PRINCE GEORGE, B.C. — A wildfire in northern British Columbia has grown by nearly 30 per cent as crews work around the clock in an effort to control the rampant blaze.

Raging Wildfire Grows In Northern B.C.; Crews Try To Control Spreading Flames

Rob Ford Begins Recovery After Successful Surgery To Remove Tumour

TORONTO — Rob Ford faces months of recovery following successful surgery at a Toronto hospital to remove a cancerous tumour from his abdomen.

Rob Ford Begins Recovery After Successful Surgery To Remove Tumour

Kevin Vickers Talks About His Emotions After Parliament Hill Firefight

SACKVILLE, N.B. — The man credited with stopping a gunman in a firefight last year on Parliament Hill recalled the emotions he felt after the shooting in a convocation address Monday to university students.

Kevin Vickers Talks About His Emotions After Parliament Hill Firefight

27-Year-Old Daniel O'Connor Killed In Black Bear Attack While Camping With Fiancée

MACKENZIE, B.C. — The BC Coroners Service says a black bear was responsible for the death of a 27-year-old man who had been camping in northern B.C.

27-Year-Old Daniel O'Connor Killed In Black Bear Attack While Camping With Fiancée

Ground Pork, Beef Recalled From B.C. Market Over Possible E. Coli Contamination

VANCOUVER — Health officials in Vancouver are warning consumers about ground pork and beef that was sold at a local store and may be contaminated with E. coli.

Ground Pork, Beef Recalled From B.C. Market Over Possible E. Coli Contamination

Ottawa To Introduce New Legislation To Speed Up Removal Of Foreign Criminals

TORONTO — The federal government will introduce new legislation to speed up the process of removing foreign nationals who have committed serious crimes in Canada.