Oceanside RCMP are trying to identify the man whose body was found off Lasqueti Island, near Parksville, on Tuesday.
Police received a report of a body in the water about 7:30 p.m.
The man was wearing a child’s life-jacket, the Victoria Joint Rescue Co-ordination Centre said. No vessel was found.
The man, who is thought to be in his mid-20s, has shoulder-length, dark brown, wavy hair and olive skin and is about six feet tall with an athletic build. He was wearing a leather necklace with two shells and a red and black bead.
Police checks of missing persons files have not located anyone matching this description.
Detectives and the B.C. Coroners Service are investigating.
Anyone who has information about the man is asked to call Oceanside RCMP at 250-248-6111.
