Body of missing Lethbridge man found in Waterton Lakes National Park

The body of Samson Mandefro, missing since August 9, was found in Waterton Lakes National Park on August 25 (photo courtesy: LPS)

RCMP officials confirm the search for 23-year-old Samson Mandefro has concluded following the discovery of a body in Upper Waterton Lake.

The Lethbridge man had been reported as missing to police on August 9 after he failed to return to Lethbridge following a trip with a friend to Waterton Lakes National Park.

The nature of Mandefro's death has not been released and an autopsy is being conducted by the Office of the Medical Examiner in Calgary.