The BC Coroners Service has confirmed the identity of a man whose body was recovered from the Skeena River near Terrace on Aug. 3, 2014.

He was Alex Lincoln, aged 61, of Terrace.

Mr. Lincoln went missing on June 21, 2014. He was last seen alive on the banks of the Skeena River near the Lakelse Avenue bridge.

On Aug. 3, persons walking along the riverbank across from New Remo came upon the body, which has since been positively identified as that of Mr. Lincoln.  

The BC Coroners Service and RCMP continue to investigate this death.

The family of Mr. Lincoln has been notified. On behalf of family members, the BC Coroners Service asks that the media respect their privacy at this difficult time.

For further information, please contact:

Donita Kuzma
Regional Coroner, Northern Region
BC Coroners Service
250 565-6040