North Vancouver RCMP say a hiker missing on Mount Seymour has been found deceased.
In a statement posted on X, formerly known as Twitter, just after 4 p.m. Saturday, police said they were assisting search and rescue and other first responders with the incident.
“We can confirm that the hiker has been located, deceased,” the statement reads. “Our sincerest condolences go out to the family and friends of the hiker.”
Police say they are not releasing further information at this time due to privacy reasons.
CBC News has reached out to RCMP and North Shore Rescue for more information.
#NorthVanRCMP, along with Search and Rescue and other first responders, are currently at Mount Seymour assisting with a lost hiker. We can confirm that the hiker has been located, deceased. Our sincerest condolences go out to the family and friends of the hiker. Due to privacy… pic.twitter.com/wsWVcYPGVo