Langford: 49-Year-Old Man Found Dead in Goldstream River, RCMP Say

A 49-year-old man was found dead in the river at Goldstream Park in Langford on the afternoon of Oct. 22, 2026, according to West Shore RCMP.

Police said frontline officers were called at about 3:50 p.m. after a report of an unresponsive man floating in the river near the 2900 block of Golden Gate Road.

Coroner called to the scene

Officers went to the park and recovered the man's body, police said. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

The BC Coroners Service was notified, and a coroner attended, according to the RCMP.

No foul play suspected

Police said the circumstances and cause of death remain under investigation. However, the RCMP said foul play does not appear to be suspected.

Police have not released the man's name.

West Shore RCMP offered condolences to the man's family and friends.

Contact

The investigation is being handled by West Shore RCMP under file number 20963. Police did not issue a public appeal for information in their release.

• Media contact: Cpl. Nancy Saggar, Media Relations Officer, West Shore RCMP
• Phone: 250-474-2264
• Email: [email protected]

The RCMP published its release on Oct. 27, 2026.