COMOX VALLEY, B.C. — The Comox Valley RCMP has confirmed that a body was discovered early Friday afternoon, though officials have not yet determined the identity of the deceased. Police say further examination and identification procedures are underway before any confirmation is made.
The discovery comes as officers continue an extensive search for 40-year-old Ashley Bosma, who was reported missing earlier this week. Bosma was last in contact with her family on October 13, and since then, there has been no trace of her whereabouts. Her disappearance has raised growing concern among loved ones and local residents, prompting coordinated search efforts across the region.
According to police, Bosma was last seen wearing pink leggings and a grey sweater. She is described as standing about 5 feet 4 inches tall, weighing approximately 115 pounds, with blue eyes and hair dyed brownish purple and blond. The RCMP previously described her lack of contact with family as “highly unusual,” emphasizing that her disappearance was out of character and deeply worrying to those close to her.
On Friday afternoon, investigators responded to a scene in the Comox Valley area where a body was located. Authorities have not yet confirmed whether the discovery is related to Bosma’s disappearance. “The investigation remains active,” RCMP officials said, noting that updates will be released once the deceased has been identified and the next of kin have been notified.
The Comox Valley Ground Search and Rescue team has been assisting officers in the search since the beginning of the week, combing rural trails, wooded areas, and waterfront locations where Bosma was last believed to have been. Police have urged residents to remain alert and to report any possible sightings or relevant information that could assist in the investigation.
Anyone with knowledge of Ashley Bosma’s recent activity or who may have seen her since October 13 is asked to contact the Comox Valley RCMP or Crime Stoppers anonymously. As the community awaits further updates, many have taken to social media to share messages of hope and support for Bosma’s family, who continue to hold onto faith for answers amid this heartbreaking uncertainty.