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Crews pull body from river near Kamloops airport

Crews pull body from river near Kamloops airport | iNFOnews.ca
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Emergency crews were called to the seaplane docks near the Kamloops airport after a body was found in the Thompson River Thursday morning.

Kamloops RCMP received a call from the public for a body found caught up in logs near the airport seaplane docks, spokesperson Cpl. Crystal Evelyn said in an emailed response.

Police called for the Kamloops Fire Rescue boat team around 8:40 a.m. today, Aug. 11, to help recover the body, assistant chief Darryl Cooper told iNFOnews.ca.

Evelyn said the body hasn't yet been identified and police will wait until the person's next of kin is notified.

B.C. Coroners Service are also on the scene, she said.

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Levi Landry

Levi Landry

Levi is a recent graduate of the Communications, Culture, & Journalism program at Okanagan College and is now based in Kamloops. After living in the BC for over four years, he finds the blue collar and neighbourly environment in the Thompson reminds him of home in Saskatchewan. Levi, who has previously been published in Kelowna’s Daily Courier, is passionate about stories focussed on both social issues and peoples’ experiences in their local community. If you have a story or tips to share, you can reach Levi at 250 819 3723 or email LLandry@infonews.ca.

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