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The body of Gladys Barman was found Aug. 1 by the Cowichan Search & Rescue Team, 11 kms from where the womanB次元官网网址檚 vehicle had been located. As foul play was not suspected, the Coroners Service was the lead and began working to positively identify the deceased, Oak Bay Police say.

The OBPD notified her next-of-kin and they continue to ask for their privacy.

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Barman, 82 was on July 5.

Bernoties also thanked the SAR team that worked to locate Barman despite B次元官网网址渄ifficult conditions and a vast area.B次元官网网址�

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