A young man who was reported missing earlier this week was sadly found dead in the northern B.C. wilderness, according to authorities. Police said the Northern Rockies RCMP were asked to check on the well-being of the 22-year-old Fort Nelson resident on Tuesday afternoon. Officers and police dogs immediately began searching for him and continued until it was dark, and resumed at first light the following day, according to the detachment. Around 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, the detachment says Police Dog Services found the man near the Muskwa River, along a path through challenging terrain. “We extend our sincere condolences to all those affected by this loss and thank the officers, emergency responders, and partner agencies who worked tirelessly throughout the search,” Staff Sgt. Jason Rumming with the Northern Rockies RCMP said, in a statement Friday. The B.C. Coroners Service is investigating the man’s cause of death, but police said it is not considered suspicious. Mounties said they will not be releasing further details out of respect for the man’s family.
