Two bones found near Kamloops airport confirmed to be human

A second bone discovered on a walkway near the Kamloops airport has been confirmed to be human.

The bone was found by a hiker and their dog, April 9, and it has since been examined by B.C. Coroners Service, which confirmed its authenticity, according to an RCMP media release. The first bone was found in the same area on March 26.

“Due to the proximity of the bones, it is suspected the two are related, but we won’t know for certain until a DNA analysis is completed,” Kamloops RCMP spokesperson Const. Crystal Evelyn said in the release.

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The investigation into the circumstances surrounding the discovery is ongoing and will be done in consultation with the coroners service.

Since the first bone was located, the area has been searched by the Police Dog Services Unit, Search and Rescue, and most recently, the RCMP Human Remains Detection (cadaver) dogs. Air Services and the police boat were also utilized to expand the search and cover the shoreline, RCMP said. 

No other items of significance have been located.

Anyone with information regarding this investigation is asked to contact the Kamloops RCMP at 250-828-3000 and reference file number 2022-11538.

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