Police are on scene after a body was discovered beneath the Golden Ears Bridge in Maple Ridge Sunday.
The discovery was made just before 11:30 a.m. just west of Wharf Street and Hazelwood Street.
The Maple Ridge Fire Department called for the RCMP shortly after arriving on scene.
Inspector Vishal Methura, regional duty officer for the Lower Mainland district, said police discovered a man lying face down, deceased.
“Basically we’re at the beginning of the front end of the investigation. We’re securing the scene right now and waiting for IHIT to attend and take over the investigation,” said Methura.
Several men wearing Hells Angels insignia arrived on scene, crossing the police tape to talk to investigators.
However, Methura would not comment if the death was related to gang activity in the Lower Mainland.
He did say that the deceased male was known to police.
Methura added that the large presence of police was due to the location of the crime scene.
“Usually the amount of officers that would be required is based on the crime scene itself. So this being an open area, especially close to the water, and on the road, we need a large police presence,” he said.
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