Fort Liard RCMP confirm officers are now investigating a sudden death in the community, after they stated in a press release
that a body of an adult male was discovered Wednesday afternoon in the area of Big Creek, outside of Fort Liard.
Community members have told CKLB that the body was discovered on a trail near Bouvier Lake, where the man had a cabin.
@CKLBRADIO is getting reports of a man found deceased on a trail between Fort Liard, NWT and Bouvier Lake. His name and age have not been released. Sources tell #CKLB @rcmpgrcpolice have been contacted in Yellowknife. pic.twitter.com/IC2DwnmjMf
— Josh Campbell (@Splash_Campbell) May 8, 2019
Sources say a bear was also spotted near the man’s body on the trail.
The man’s name has not been officially released. RCMP are assisting the NWT Coroner Services with the investigation.
Anyone with information on this incident is asked to call Fort Liard RCMP or Crime Stoppers.
CKLB is extending condolences to friends and family in Fort Liard and across the Dehcho region.
(With files from Josh Campbell)