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Delta Police Recover Man's Body From Fraser River

The Canadian Press, 26 Jul, 2018 12:21 PM

Delta Police have recovered the body of a male from the Fraser River this morning, July 26, at the 8200 block of River Road, near Bridgeview Marine.

The body was seen by an individual who works in the area, and called into police.

Delta Police have recovered the body of a male from the Fraser River this morning at the 8200 block of River Road, near Bridgeview Marine. Officers are working to ID the man, and ensure his family is notified. https://t.co/w9bUE2lHWe
— Delta Police (@deltapolice) July 26, 2018

“At this point our priority is to identify the man, and then ensure next of kin notifications are completed,” says Cris Leykauf, Public Affairs Coordinator. “Our officers are reaching out to neighbouring police forces regarding any missing person reports, or other relevant information.”

The Coroner is on scene. Police will not be releasing any further information at this time.

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