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Melissa McDevitt, 38, was reported missing on Dec. 10, 2022.

Police say McDevitt含羞草研究社檚 body was found in dense vegetation within the Sooke Potholes search area by a group of volunteer hikers known as Mindful of Melissa on Wednesday.

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The B.C. Coroners Service is also investigating the woman含羞草研究社檚 death.

The disappearance of McDevitt resulted in an extensive search involving 80 volunteers from 10 agencies spanning into the summer. The initial search was suspended on Dec. 19, 2022, but Sooke RCMP has maintained an active missing persons investigation.

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