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By David Opinko/LethbridgeNewsNOW

Medicine Hat man found deceased near Crowsnest Pass

Aug 8, 2022 | 5:08 AM

CROWSNEST PASS, AB – RCMP have confirmed that a man recreating in the Crowsnest Pass is deceased.

On Friday, August 5, 2022, Medicine Hat Police Service requested assistance from Crowsnest Pass RCMP in finding Rajesh John, 35.

RCMP was informed that John was in the Crowsnest Pass for a fishing trip near Lynx Creek and did not return home to Medicine Hat on August 4 as planned.

His vehicle was found near the Lynx Creek Campground on the evening of August 5, 2022. Members from Pincher Creek and Crowsnest Pass RCMP searched the area.

Around noon on Sunday, August 7, 2022, John’s remains were found at the base of a waterfall in the area of Lynx Creek and Carbondale.

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RCMP sends its condolences to John’s family and loved ones.