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Dead body of a woman found inside a tent in the Downtown Eastside

Darpan News Desk The Canadian Press, 13 Mar, 2023 11:03 AM

VANCOUVER - Police say a body has been found inside the remains of a burned tent at an encampment on Vancouver's Downtown Eastside.

A statement from Const. Tania Visintin says the woman's body was found at about 5:30 p.m. Sunday.

Visintin says firefighters had just put out a fire at the encampment on Hastings Street when they discovered the remains.

A cause of death is under investigation.

Visintin says it appears the woman died before the fire started.

Police are working with the BC Coroners Service to identify the victim.

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