Missing West Kelowna senior found dead

A senior who went missing in the Okanagan latelast month has been found dead, according to RCMP.

Lawrence Hamilton, 72, was reported missing aftervisiting a seniors care home in West Kelowna, B.C., on March 25.

A statement said his body was found in the woods in Smith Creek Road area just after 9:30 a.m. PT on Sunday. RCMPsaidHamilton wasan avid hiker.

At least three search-and-rescue groups looked for him on the ground and from the air.

Hamilton's death is being investigated by the B.C. Coroners Service. RCMP said his death is not suspicious in nature.

With files from Brady Strachan