RCMP is investigating after remains were found at a lake near Whistler.
The Sea to Sky RCMP’s Whistler detachment was notified of human remains located in Alta Lake near Rainbow Park, east of Whistler, on Sunday (June 21) just before 3:30 p.m., according to a news release Tuesday.
Whistler Fire Services, B.C. Conservation Officer Service and the Whistler Sailing Association helped to recover the remains, police said.
Sea to Sky RCMP media relations officer Cpl. Katrina Boehmer said the details of the individual located will not be released pending an investigation by the B.C. Coroners Service.
“We recognize that several individuals may have witnessed this incident, and we want them to know they are welcome to contact our RCMP Victim Services team if they have been affected in any way and feel they would benefit from support.”