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Body of 60-year-old man found floating near North Saanich Marina

The B.C. Coroners Service is investigating the death of a 60-year-old man who was found floating in the water near the North Saanich Marina. The body was discovered at 8:50 a.m. Monday by students taking sailing lessons.
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The body of a 60-year-old man was found floating near North Saanich Marina on Monday morning.

The B.C. Coroners Service is investigating the death of a 60-year-old man who was found floating in the water near the North Saanich Marina.

The body was discovered at 8:50 a.m. Monday by students taking sailing lessons.

Sidney/North Saanich RCMP had the marina secured by police tape as they collected evidence and spoke to witnesses.

The death is not believed to be suspicious, said Sidney/North Saanich RCMP spokesman Cpl. Chris Manseau.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Sidney/North Saanich RCMP or CrimeStoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).