On Thursday, Aug. 11, the body of Doug Mitchell was recovered from the waters around Bowen Island.
As the Queen of Capilano neared Snug Cove, the crew spotted a body floating close to the ferry dock. Bowen Island RCMP was notified by the captain.
With the help of Cormorant Marina water taxi, local RCMP detachment head Cpl. Don Southern and Cst. Bryan Mulroony took care of the recovery. Cpl. Southern said, "The matter is now refered to the coroner's department to determine cause of death. But the body was identified as Doug Mitchell and the family has been notified."
Mitchell had last been seen on Saturday, July 29, but friends had been holding out hope that the friendly islander would be found alive.
