Missing man found dead

By David Wiwchar

Dec 18, 2023 | 8:49 AM

An 83-year old man with dementia who was reported missing last week has been found dead

Brian Watkins had last been seen driving his green Pontiac Sunfire on Lakeshore Road on Wednesday.

On Friday, Search and rescue crews from Alberni Valley Rescue Squad and Arrowsmith Search and Rescue joined in the search for the missing man.

Port Alberni RCMP have confirmed Watkins was found inside his submerged car.

More details will be released later today.