Oak Bay police are confirming a female whose body was found in Bowker Creek Saturday is that of an elderly female.
The woman was spotted in the creek by a passerby. Police, Fire and Ambulance responded and confirmed the woman was deceased. With the assistance of detectives, the identity of the female was established and the family notified. But her name has not been released publicy.
Cause of death is still under investigation, but police have said foul play is not suspected.
The woman had also interacted with police the night before her death - and as such, the Independent Investigations Office has assumed jurisdiction over the case.