UPDATE 11:30 PM
Police confirm a body found Sunday’s morning is that of 72-year-old Lawrence Hamilton of West Kelowna.
“RCMP can confirm that the deceased male has now been positively identified, by the BC Coroners Service, as missing 72-year-old Lawrence Hamilton of West Kelowna,” RCMP Cpl. Jesse O’Donaghey said. “RCMP have since notified Lawrence’s family of his tragic passing. We are deeply saddened and would like to extend our deepest sympathy and condolences, to both his family and friends, during this difficult time.”
Police said Hamilton’s death is not suspicious.
The investigation has been turned over to the B.C. Corners Service.
ORIGINAL STORY: RCMP and the BC Coroners Service are on scene in West Kelowna on the Smith Creek Trails where a body has been discovered.
They are working to make an identification.
Central Okanagan Search and Rescue (COSAR) are also on scene to assist in the recovery of the body.
Search manager Kevin Birnie says the body was discovered by hikers on Sunday morning.
This comes less than a week after COSAR suspended the search for a missing hiker, 72-year-old Lawrence Hamilton.
READ MORE: Search suspended for missing West Kelowna man
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