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Body of missing man found, Chilliwack RCMP confirm

David McCullum, 39, had last contacted his family on Thursday morning
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Police have found the body of the man who was reported missing in Chilliwack on Thursday.

David McCullum, 39, had last contacted his family on Thursday morning, sparking a manhunt initially described by Mounties as an “unfolding police incident.”

Despite extensive aerial and ground searches of the Columbia Valley area and its surrounding area, police were not able to locate McCullum or his Tacoma pickup.

In an update on Saturday morning, RCMP said that the BC Coroners Service is now investigating and criminality is not suspected in the man’s death.

“We extend our sincere condolences to his family and friends during this difficult time,” RCMP said.

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About the Author: Ashley Wadhwani-Smith

I began my journalistic journey at Black Press Media as a community reporter in my hometown of Maple Ridge, B.C.
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