Missing kayaker found dead near Shediac Island
On Friday, RCMP confirmed the death of Bourgeois, 34, who departed from the Pointe-du-Chêne wharf on a solo fishing trip early in the afternoon on July 24.
Sgt. Pierre-Luc Hache said foul play was not suspected, and an autopsy will be done to determine the cause of death.
family posted the news about Bourgeois on Facebook after his body was pulled from the Northumberland Strait on Thursday evening.
"We are extremely saddened, but beyond relieved he has been found," the family said.
"Luc was recovered at sea by his family, who had been diligently searching for him since the time of his disappearance. We brought him home."
RCMP had ended the official search for Bourgeois, but volunteers continued to search in boats and a helicopter. They also walked shorelines and used drones.
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