Two bodies have been found in or near the Fraser River in Richmond in the space of 24 hours.
Shortly after 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Richmond Mounties were called after a report of a body seen floating in the south arm of the Fraser River, near the Massey Tunnel.
According to police, the body was recovered with the help of Canadian Coast Guard rescue specialists and their hovercraft, the CCGS Penac.
“We are actively investigating alongside officials from the BC Coroner’s Service," said Richmond RCMP’s Cpl. Dennis Hwang.
"This investigation is in its very early stages. Information is limited. We are grateful to the rescue specialists from the …Coast Guard for their expertise and assistance."
Information on the sex or approximate age of the body is not yet known, along with whether or not there are any suspicious circumstances surround the death.
Meanwhile, the Vancouver Police Department (VPD) is investigating a suspicious death near the north arm of the Fraser River.
Investigators say they were called on Monday afternoon to an area near the Milltown Marina – which is technically in Richmond - after someone found a body.
Police say the body was found in a sleeping bag at the foot of Bentley Street, which, from Richmond, can only be accessed by the Arthur Laing Bridge and then turning left off Marine Drive.
Crews with the Forensic Identification Unit and Major Crime Section were dispatched to the scene.
Investigators say they are unable to confirm any details about the case until an autopsy is completed.
Anyone who may have seen something unusual in the area in at the time is asked to call the VPD at 604-717-2500 or contact Crimestoppers if they wish to remain anonymous.
