Posted on 07/12/2009, 6:47 pm, by mySteinbach
On July 12, 2009, at approximately 1:30 p.m., Thompson RCMP received a report that civilian searchers had located a body in the Burntwood River, about 5 kilometres east of Thompson.
The body was identified as Christopher Justin James, 17-years-old, of Gods River, who had been reported missing on July 3rd, 2009.
An autopsy is to be conducted in Winnipeg this week. Foul play is not suspected.
The searchers as well as Thompson RCMP had been searching the river area since late Wednesday, after James’ hat was located near the Burntwood River. The efforts of volunteer searchers, who donated countless hours, were vital in the search efforts.
Sgt. R.A. Collen
204-677-6909
