Human remains found at Lakeside Park in Nelson

The Nelson Police Department is investigating human remains that were found at Lakeside Park early this morning, August 5th.

“The Nelson Police, BC Ambulance Services, and the BC Coroner Services responded and confirmed the male was deceased upon arrival,” said officials. “The male has been identified as a local Nelson male in his 50’s. The family of the deceased has been notified.”

At this time, the incident is still under investigation.

Police are asking motorists that traveled the big orange bridge portion of Highway 3A to review their dashcam footage from 7:00 p.m. yesterday until 8:00 a.m. this morning for an adult white male wearing underwear and a green fleece top.

Anyone with any information relating to the matter is asked to please phone the Nelson Police Department General Investigation Section at 250-354-3919.

Continue Reading

chnv Now playing play

ckkc Now playing play

- Advertisement -

Related Articles

- Advertisement -

Latest News

Three B.C. First Nations get federal funding for clean energy projects

Three First Nations in British Columbia will receive federal funding for clean energy projects.

B.C. sharpens claws on exotic cat ownership

British Columbia is moving to ban all exotic cats in the province.

Kootenay real estate sees sustained momentum

Real estate in the Kootenays continues to outperform long-term trends, with activity staying above the 10-year average.

Drug alert issued for entire Interior Health Region

A drug alert has been issued across all Interior Health regions following an increase in the detection of carfentanil in Down (opioid). 

Category 2 open fire prohibition coming into affect Friday

Category 2 open burning will be prohibited across the Southeast Fire Centre starting Friday, July 11 at 12 p.m.  
- Advertisement -