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SAMBAA K'E/TROUT LAKE - The RCMP is investigating a death that occurred in Trout Lake.

Harold Jumbo, 41, was found dead in a snowbank at approximately 1 a.m. on April 4.

"At this time there's no signs of foul play," said Cpl. Dennis McLeod of the Fort Liard RCMP detachment.

Jumbo was located as the result of a community search. At approximately 9:30 p.m. on April 3 it was realized Jumbo hadn't been seen in awhile and was missing, said McLeod.

The community organized a search that concluded when Jumbo was found dead, partially undressed in a snowbank.

"He had removed some of his clothing," McLeod said.

An autopsy is being conducted to determine the cause of death.

McLeod said he couldn't speculate on why Jumbo removed his clothes until after the report was finished.

"We'll wait to see what they will come back with," he said.

McLeod did say alcohol is a factor in the incident.

"How much of a factor I can't say," McLeod said.

This is the second unexpected death of a Trout Lake resident to occur in the past three months.

"Everyone is in shock," he said.

Another community member Fred Jumbo, 42, was killed in Fort Simpson on Feb. 3 when he was struck by a pick-up truck while walking on Highway 1.

Two members of the Fort Simpson RCMP detachment accompanied the coroner to the community in order to investigate the latest incident.

Trout Lake falls within the Fort Liard detachment's area but there weren't any planes available and the winter road was in the process of shutting down, McLeod said.

The RCMP is reminding citizens that care should be taken when travelling outdoors whether it's a long journey or a short trip between houses.

Planning should include telling family and friends where you're going and when you expect to arrive.