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A human foot was found on a Jordan River beach Thursday morning, sparking an investigation by the B.C. Coroners Service.

A man walking his dogs made the discovery about 8 a.m., said Sooke RCMP Staff Sgt. Jeff McArthur. The foot was in a shoe with part of the leg attached.

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The man called Sooke RCMP, and Mounties attended with a coroner.

The body part was seized and the area was searched, McArthur said.

The investigation has been turned over to the B.C. coroner, which investigates all unnatural, sudden and unexpected, unexplained or unattended deaths in the province.

“Our early analysis suggests these are human remains and we will do further investigation and testing to help to determine identification in the coming weeks,” said Andy Watson, a spokesman for the coroners Service.

The coroner will work to determine the identity of the deceased, when, where and how the person died, the cause of death, and whether any recommendations can be made to prevent similar deaths in the future.