A 42 year old camper has been found dead in the Port Alberni area.
Early Tuesday morning Mounties investigated an SOS device signaling just south of town
They found a campsite with what appeared to be recently felled trees, a small structure erected and a vehicle.
The victim was found later that morning deceased a short distance from his campsite with the help of a local search and rescue team.
There were no indications of foul play and the male’s death is not considered suspicious. His last known address was in Nelson.