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Kootenay River vehicle discovery linked to 2004 disappearance

Kootenay River George Franklin Davis cold case human remains Creston

A vehicle containing human remains has been recovered from the Kootenay River, potentially providing answers to a 22-year-old disappearance. A volunteer search and recovery dive team located the fully submerged vehicle on September 24 near the Old Ferry Landing.

Creston RCMP believe the vehicle is connected to George Franklin Davis, who went missing from the Creston area in July 2004. At the time of his disappearance, Davis was 40 years old and was last seen driving a brown 1981 Chrysler LeBaron. Investigators noted that the vehicle's description and license plate are consistent with records associated with Davis.

While the identity of the deceased has not been formally confirmed, authorities are awaiting forensic analysis and confirmation from the BC Coroners Service. Based on evidence gathered to date, police stated that the death is not believed to be suspicious and no foul play is suspected.

Entities

BC Coroners Service · Creston · George Franklin Davis · Kelowna RCMP · Kootenay River · Metchosin · Okanagan Lake · RCMP · Royal Canadian Navy · Whirl Bay

Claims

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  • [● 3 SOURCES] Initial reports suggested a vessel might have capsized during the Okanagan Lake incident.
  • [● 3 SOURCES] The Royal Canadian Navy will conduct underwater demolition training at Whirl Bay throughout October. sookenewsmirror.com
  • [● 3 SOURCES] Military operations at Whirl Bay will use an air bubble curtain to reduce underwater sound pressure. sookenewsmirror.com
  • [● 3 SOURCES] One person from a paddle boarding group was taken to the hospital following difficulties on Okanagan Lake.
  • [● 3 SOURCES] A third-party marine mammal observer will monitor the range and delay demolitions if whales are present. sookenewsmirror.com

Sources

Car found in Kootenay River with human remains linked to 2004 disappearance - The Similkameen Spotlight [similkameenspotlight.com]
1 arrested, released in Kelowna after alleged Lower Mainland kidnapping [chemainusvalleycourier.ca]
Car found in Kootenay River with human remains linked to 2004 disappearance [westknews.com]
Fatal vehicle crash claims the lives of two on Highway 16 near Hazelton - The Interior News - Smithers BC [interior-news.com]
1 arrested, released in Kelowna after alleged Lower Mainland kidnapping [todayinbc.com]
1 arrested, released in Kelowna after alleged Lower Mainland kidnapping [lakecowichangazette.com]
Underwater demolition training to take place in waters off Metchosin in October - Cowichan Valley Citizen [cowichanvalleycitizen.com]
Car found in Kootenay River with human remains linked to 2004 disappearance - Ladysmith Chronicle [ladysmithchronicle.com]
Car found in Kootenay River with human remains linked to 2004 disappearance - Haida Gwaii Observer [haidagwaiiobserver.com]
Car found in Kootenay River with human remains linked to 2004 disappearance [agassizharrisonobserver.com]
Car found in Kootenay River with human remains linked to 2004 disappearance - Williams Lake Tribune [wltribune.com]
Car found in Kootenay River with human remains linked to 2004 disappearance [northernsentinel.com]
Car found in Kootenay River with human remains linked to 2004 disappearance [coastmountainnews.com]
Car found in Kootenay River with human remains linked to 2004 disappearance [kimberleybulletin.com]
Car found in Kootenay River with human remains linked to 2004 disappearance [grandforksgazette.ca]
1 arrested, released in Kelowna after alleged Lower Mainland kidnapping [saanichnews.com]
1 arrested, released in Kelowna after alleged Lower Mainland kidnapping [oakbaynews.com]
1 arrested, released in Kelowna after alleged Lower Mainland kidnapping - Victoria News [vicnews.com]
1 arrested, released in Kelowna after alleged Lower Mainland kidnapping - Tofino/Ucluelet Westerly News [westerlynews.ca]
1 arrested, released in Kelowna after alleged Lower Mainland kidnapping - Surrey Now-Leader [surreynowleader.com]
2 pronounced dead at the scene of crash on Highway 1 in the Shuswap [revelstokereview.com]
Underwater demolition training to take place in waters off Metchosin in October - Parksville Qualicum News [pqbnews.com]
Underwater demolition training to take place in waters off Metchosin in October - Nanaimo News Bulletin [nanaimobulletin.com]
Human remains inside submerged vehicle linked to B. C. man missing since 2004: RCMP [cheknews.ca]
Car found in Kootenay River with human remains linked to 2004 disappearance - The Ashcroft-Cache Creek Journal [ashcroftcachecreekjournal.com]
Car found in Kootenay River with human remains linked to 2004 disappearance [peacearchnews.com]
Car found in Kootenay River with human remains linked to 2004 disappearance - Goldstream News Gazette [goldstreamgazette.com]
Car found in Kootenay River with human remains linked to 2004 disappearance [thenorthernview.com]
Car found in Kootenay River with human remains linked to 2004 disappearance [aldergrovestar.com]
Car found in Kootenay River with human remains linked to 2004 disappearance [comoxvalleyrecord.com]
Car found in Kootenay River with human remains linked to 2004 disappearance - Vanderhoof Omineca Express [ominecaexpress.com]
Car found in Kootenay River with human remains linked to 2004 disappearance - Cranbrook Daily Townsman [cranbrooktownsman.com]
Car found in Kootenay River with human remains linked to 2004 disappearance - Salmon Arm Observer [saobserver.net]
Car found in Kootenay River with human remains linked to 2004 disappearance [peninsulanewsreview.com]
Car found in Kootenay River with human remains linked to 2004 disappearance [houston-today.com]
Car found in Kootenay River with human remains linked to 2004 disappearance [mapleridgenews.com]
Car found in Kootenay River with human remains linked to 2004 disappearance [thefreepress.ca]
Underwater demolition training to take place in waters off Metchosin in October [sookenewsmirror.com]