The BC Coroners Service, assisted by Squamish Search and Rescue and Squamish RCMP, is seeking the public’s help in recovering some skeletal remains from the Stwamus Chief near Squamish.

On Feb. 27, 2015, these agencies were made aware of the possibility that skeletal remains had been found in the upper south gully of the Stwamus Chief where climbers could exit on treed ledges left from the "Squamish buttress" route into a gully. As a result of receiving this information, the agencies entered into a multi-agency recovery exercise in the area on Feb. 28.

During the recovery exercise, it was noted that an additional person or persons had apparently entered the area at some point between 3 p.m. on Feb. 26 when the remains were last seen, and noon on Feb. 28. It is believed that this person or persons may have unknowingly become involved in the recovery operation.

The BC Coroners Service would like to stress that there is no suggestion that this person or persons had any improper motives nor that they are in any legal difficulty as a result. However, the BC Coroners Service would like to speak with this person or anyone else who may be able to assist with this recovery.

Anyone with information is asked to call the Metro Region coroner at 604 660-7731 or text the Whistler-Squamish coroner at 604 815-3567.

Media Contact:

Barb McLintock
Coroner, Strategic Programs
BC Coroners Service
Barbara.mclintock@gov.bc.ca