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Body of missing hiker found near the top of Mount Harvey

Michael Tu was reported missing on Wednesday after he failed to return from a hike on Mount Harvey in the Lions Bay area.

Michael Tu
Search and rescue crews found Michael Tu on Friday. His death was accidental, said police. Photo by Facebook

The body of a Vancouver man who went missing after a hike on Mount Harvey has been recovered.

Michael Tu, 29, was reported missing on Wednesday after he failed to return from a hike on Mount Harvey, northeast of Lions Bay.

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Squamish RCMP issued a public appeal to help find Tu on Thursday. Police believed Tu reached the top of the mountain before 11 a.m.

On Thursday evening, search and rescue crews found Tu’s body near the peak of Mount Harvey Thursday evening, said Squamish RCMP in a statement on Friday.

Police believe Tu’s death was accidental and he died from injuries.

“Unfortunately, this search did not have the outcome we were hoping for, and we are heartbroken for the man’s family,” said Const. Angela Kermer of Squamish RCMP.

“We are, however, very thankful to community volunteers who helped search, and to Lions Bay Search and Rescue who were exceptional with their work.”

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