Body of man swept away during atmospheric river in Coquitlam found

Search and rescue teams have discovered a body in the Coquitlam River Friday, and the Coquitlam RCMP has confirmed it was that of 59-year-old Robert Belding, who was reported missing on Sunday. "The missing 59-year-old man reported missing on Sunday, October 20, 2024, has been located deceased," said Coquitlam RCMP Corp. Alexa Hodgins Friday. Belding was last seen walking a dog by the river when the dog fell in and he went in after it.