Tragic end to search for missing man on Vancouver Island – BC

The search for a missing man on Vancouver Island has been completed, police say.

Central Saanich Police Department said they are no longer seeking assistance in locating Nathaniel Watters.

Officials said Watters’ body has been found and his death is being investigated by Lake Cowichan RCMP and the BC Coroner’s Service.

Watters had not been heard from since July 8, when he was last seen at his parents’ home in the Keating area of ​​Central Saanich, British Columbia.

There was a significant community effort to find Watters, as a GoFundMe campaign raised over $24,000 to help with search efforts.

Watters’ brother Jared Watters said Nathaniel was deeply loved and had a « plethora of people » who cared deeply about him.

At this point, his cause of death is unknown.

Central Saanich Police Services was unavailable for an interview Sunday.

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