Police, coroner investigate after bones found Thursday near Peterson Creek

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Police and the BC Coroners Service are investigating after bones were discovered Thursday near Peterson Creek.

RCMP Cpl. Crystal Evelyn said it’s too early to say whether the bones are human, but that’s something investigators are working to determine.

Police were called to an area above the 700-block of the East Trans-Canada Highway at about 12:30 p.m. on Thursday. The area is east of Peterson Creek.

Evelyn said Mounties contacted the BC Coroners Service.

“Right now, police are working with the BC Coroners Service to confirm if the bones are human and, if so, who they belong to,” she said.

“From there, the investigation will continue into the circumstances surrounding their discovery.”

Anyone with information about the bones, or anyone who has come across any other bones in the area, is asked to call police at 250-828-3000.