The body of a 64-year-old Saanich man who went missing Nov. 23 has been located.
Family of Christian Dube confirmed the man's body was found on Saturday (Nov. 30).
"Chris was found deceased late yesterday. He was missing for 7 days after walking out of his dementia ward on Saturday, Nov. 23, through 2 locked doors, past the front reception and out the front door.... in his slippers!" read a family Facebook post.
"The family is asking for privacy while they navigate the sadness and shock that goes with this. Thank you to all, for your prayers, encouragement and help. RIP Chris. You are loved by many and will be missed immensely."
Dube, who suffers from dementia, was reported missing after he left Veterans Memorial Lodge, a secure care home on Chatterton Way in Saanich. Crews soon began looking for him on PKOLS, following up on reports of him being seen there on Nov. 23 and 26.
Saturday's discovery follows intense search efforts to locate the Saanich man.
