Esquimalt Lagoon in Colwood from above (@vsmcablester/ Instagram)
Much of Esquimalt Lagoon was closed Thursday afternoon after a body was found in Esquimalt Lagoon.
West Shore RCMP issued a tweet informing the public that a portion of Ocean Boulevard in Esquimalt Lagoon is currently closed for investigation.
While details were scarce at the time of the incident, West Shore RCMP confirmed they are investigating a suspicious death.
Information about the person’s age and gender was not reported.
Police said there is no known risk to the public at this time.
According to witnesses, there was a large emergency response in the area at the popular destination as the incident unfolded.
@WestshoreRCMP is notifying the public that a section of Ocean Bld Road in Esquimalt Lagoon is currently closed for investigation. There is currently no known risk to the public. Thank you for giving the investigators a place to do their work.
— West Shore RCMP (@WestshoreRCMP) July 28, 2022
No other details were released. Victoria Buzz contacted the West Shore RCMP for more information.
Anyone who saw anything suspicious in the area today is asked to call West Shore RCMP at 250-474-2264.
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