Chilliwack

2022-08-30 12:44 PDT

File # 2022-32986/29413

Chilliwack: The body of a missing 40 year old fisherman from Chehalis has been found.

Shortly after 4pm on Monday, August 29, 2022, Chilliwack RCMP were notified of the discovery of a man’s body in the Fraser River near Teathquathill Road in Chilliwack.

Police have confirmed that this is the 40 year old fisherman who was reported missing after a boat capsized in the river on August 7th. The man’s family has been notified and would like to express their sincere thanks and gratitude to the many community members and first responders who participated in search efforts. They ask for privacy now as they grieve.

Neither the RCMP nor BC Coroners Service have any more information available to share at this time.

Filed under: Chehalis, Chilliwack, missing fisherman