Body recovered from Skaha Lake: Penticton RCMP

Penticton RCMP say a body has been recovered from Skaha Lake.

Little is currently known about the incident, but police say the body was recovered around 7 a.m. Wednesday, and that they are investigating whether the death is suspicious or not.

Police say the body was that of a woman in her 50s.

“The general investigation section, along with general duty and the B.C. Coroners Service are currently investigating,” Penticton RCMP Cst. James Grandy said in a press release.

“The cause of death is not suspicious. This is not considered a criminal investigation, and, out of respect for the family, no further information will be released.”