An investigation is underway Tuesday on the University Endowment Lands after a body was found near Wreck Beach.
The BC Coroners Service has confirmed it is investigating but is not providing any other details at this time.
The body was discovered on Monday afternoon.
The University of B.C. RCMP responded to the call but the Canadian Coast Guard was initially called out just before 3 p.m. after a passing boat operator saw what he believed to be a body in the water some distance offshore from Wreck Beach. Vancouver Police Marine unit also assisted with the recovery of the body.
The body was brought to Vanier Park Beach in Vancouver where the University RCMP and BC Coroners Service responded.
A sailboat and rowboat believed to be associated to this incident was towed to a nearby marina for further examination.
The Integrated Homicide Team has not been called in at this time.
More details are expected to be released later on Tuesday.
The identity of the person has not been released at this time.