UPDATE: The third hiker has now been located deceased following the incident at Meachen Creek Falls on Monday (Sep. 1).
Kimberley RCMP confirmed they have found the body of a 35-year-old man, and recovery efforts are currently underway.
This follows the earlier recovery of a 68-year-old woman on the day of the incident and a 35-year-old woman the following day.
All three individuals were Mexican citizens.
None of the deaths are considered suspicious.
UPDATE: Police have now located the body of a 35-year-old woman, and they’re working to recover it today (Sep. 3).
Efforts will continue for the remaining 35-year-old man presumed dead.
Investigation is ongoing, but none of the deaths are believed to be suspicious.
The original story follows:
A hiker has been found deceased after three people were reported to have gone over Meachen Creek Falls near Kimberley on Monday, Sept. 1.
RCMP say they were alerted that day by an SOS signal from a GPS device, indicating that three hikers had fallen.
Officers located one of the three hikers partway down the falls.
Search and rescue crews later confirmed a 68-year-old woman was deceased.
Her death is not considered suspicious.
Kimberley Search and Rescue, Bighorn Helicopters, RCMP Police Dog Services and drone support were involved in the search effort.
Police continue to search for the two other missing individuals and are supporting the B.C. Coroners Service in its investigation.
“Our thoughts are with the family and friends of the deceased,” the RCMP said in a statement.
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