Hunter missing for several days in B.C. Interior found dead near Merritt
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MERRITT, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA - A hunter missing in the backcountry of British Columbia's southern Interior for several days has been found dead.
Home News Canada British Columbia British Columbia Hunter missing for several days in B.C. Interior found dead near Merritt MERRITT, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA - A hunter missing in the backcountry of British Columbia’s southern Interior for several days has been found dead. Nov. 6, 2026 Nov. 6, 2026 1 min read Save New subscriber benefit! Copied to clipboard A gifted article has been claimed. Out of gifts for the month Unfortunately you've used all of your gifts this month. Your counter will reset on the first day of next month. Share this article paywall-free Email Copy Link Copy article link Email Share on X Share on LinkedIn Share on Reddit Share on Whatsapp Share on BlueSky Share on Threads The RCMP logo is seen during a news conference, on June 24, 2023 in St. John’s, N.L. Adrian Wyld / The Canadian Press Make us a preferred source on Google flag wire: true flag sponsored: false article_type: pubinfo.section: cms.site.custom.site_domain : thestar.com sWebsitePrimaryPublication : publications/toronto_star bHasMigratedAvatar : false firstAuthor.avatar : By The Canadian Press MERRITT, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA - A hunter missing in the backcountry of British Columbia’s southern Interior for several days has been found dead. RCMP in Vernon, B.C., say the 57-year-old man was reported missing Monday morning after he failed to return from a hunting trip in the Douglas Lake area near Merritt. Central Okanagan Search and Rescue said Wednesday that six teams were deployed, including Nicola Valley Search and Rescue. ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW The search involved ground and canine teams. RCMP say the man’s body was found in the Merritt area around noon Thursday. They say the BC Coroners Service is investigating how he died but it is not considered suspicious. This report by The Canadian Press was first published Nov. 6, 2026. The Canadian Press Make us a preferred source on Google Journalistic Standards About The Star Trending Gta Naming your attacker would be ‘unfair,’ Toronto judge tells sex assault victim before handing down ‘very low’ sentence 10 hrs ago Federal Politics Carney government holds immigration targets steady, allows 200,000 temporary residents to apply for permanent status 1 hr ago Business Opinion Daniel Tisch: Trump’s midterm collapse has changed the trade talks calculus. Here’s what it means for Canada. 37 mins ago Federal Politics 11 major highlights from the 2026 federal budget — including one price tag still missing 1 hr ago Blue Jays Blue Jays address Anthony Santander’s Islamophobic social media posts 17 hrs ago Business The federal budget will likely put more cash in your pocket. Here’s who will benefit the most 1 hr ago Federal Politics Mark Carney’s big-spending budget pours billions into housing, business and benefits as deficits persist 1 hr ago Contributors Opinion Éric Blais: Like a wounded animal, Donald Trump retreats to his natural habitat 6 hrs ago More News British Columbia Hunter missing for several days in B.C. Interior found dead near Merritt 11 mins ago Europe Protesters break into Microsoft data center site in Amsterdam as Europe’s backlash spreads 21 mins ago Canada Cartel boss accused of being Ryan Wedding’s protector is shot dead in gunfight with Mexican police Article was updated 27 mins ago Gta UofT dean of dentistry resigns following investigation into antisemitic course materials Article was updated 32 mins ago Ontario Regulator looks to suspend Toronto bar’s liquor licence after customer death Article was updated 28 mins ago United States Scientists discovered an unknown baby right whale off Canada. They say it’s a cause for joy Article was updated 34 mins ago More from the Star & partners
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