UPDATE: Body found along Kelowna creek was missing woman

RCMP in Kelowna have confirmed the body found near Mission Creek on Friday was a woman who was reported missing on June 14.

Chelsea Cardno, 31, had gone for a walk with her German Shepherd along the fast-flowing creek that day.

On Friday, June 24, RCMP and the BC Coroner’s Service were dispatched to a field adjacent to Mission Creek after a report that a body was located, and a day later, the identification was confirmed.

Cardno’s family has been notified and have confirmed the identification.

“We are all saddened by the outcome, but hope the family can have some closure and they can begin the healing process,” said Cst. Mike Della-Paolera, media relations officer for the Kelowna RCMP.

There is no criminal investigation underway and the Coroners Service will continue to be the lead investigators.

The missing dog has not been located and presumed to have been swept away in Mission Creek.

The RCMP is thanking Central Okanagan Search and Rescue, the hundreds of volunteers and general public who all helped in the search.

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A body has been found near Mission Creek in Kelowna.

Police say a farm owner reported finding a body on their flooded property adjacent to the creek today (June 24) just after 5 p.m. at the 3600 block of Berard Road.

“The body at this time is unconfirmed to be that of Chelsea Cardno, who went missing upstream from that location on June 14, 2022 which resulted in an intensive search by the RCMP and the Central Okanagan Search and Rescue,” said Constable Mike Della-Paolera, media relations officer

“The RCMP have notified the family of Cardno and have offered all supports available,” said Inspector Beth McAndie, Kelowna RCMP Investigation Service Officer.

The Kelowna RCMP General Investigative Support Team is working with the BC Coroners Service on the investigation.