The body of a middle-age man was discovered near a capital region trail Sunday morning, the second in three days.

Saanich police closed portions of Colquitz River Park  around a footbridge and along the 3800-block of Interurban Road  from about 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. while they investigated. They have ruled out foul play and turned their investigation over to the B.C. Coroners Service. Police would not comment on whether the death was a suicide.

article continues below

The mans name will not be released until next of kin have been notified.

His was the second body found near the popular Galloping Goose Trail in less than 48 hours. On Friday, West Shore RCMP discovered the body of a young woman near the trail bridge between Atkins Avenue and Wale Road. That death was deemed a homicide and no arrests have been made.

Police said the deaths are not connected.

localnews@tc.canwest.com