AGASSIZ RCMP say that the body of the person who was presumed drowned in Harrison lagoon has been located and recovered.

“We offer our sincerest condolences to the family and friends of the male. Out of respect for the family no further details will be released,” police said.

On Friday, August 15 at 11:20 p.m., Agassiz RCMP were called to the lagoon at Harrison Hot Springs for a report of a possible drowning.

Officers from the RCMP, the Harrison Hot Springs Fire Department, and Search and Rescue attended and tried to locate the individual. The search continued into Saturday, August 16.

All emergency personnel have now left the Harrison lagoon area.