The Saanich Police Major Crime Unit is investigating after a dead body was found near Cuthbert Holmes Park, just off the Galloping Goose Trail between Burnside Road W. and the Trans-Canada Highway, on the morning of Aug. 14.
鈥淲hile we are in the early stages of this investigation, the death does not appear suspicious in nature, and there is no apparent risk to the public,鈥� said Saanich Police.
A section of the trail was closed while detectives conducted their investigation and reopened to the public after 1 p.m. Police are asking the public to avoid the area.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Saanich Police at 250-475-4321.
