A Vancouver Island woman missing for more than a week has been found dead.

Twyla Roscovich鈥檚 body was found Friday, according to friends who had been updating during this week鈥檚 search.

鈥淲e are deeply saddened to inform everyone that our dear Twyla鈥檚 body has been found,鈥� the posting reads. 鈥淣o foul play is suspected.鈥�

Friends request that Roscovich鈥檚 family鈥檚 privacy be respected.

A Gofundme page is being set up for Roscovich鈥檚 daughter.

鈥淲e also wish to express our heartfelt appreciation for those who took part in search efforts, as well as all of those who reached out with concern and support over the last few days,鈥� the post reads. 鈥淭wyla is so loved. This coast she loved and fought for with all of her heart is a lonelier place for her passing. She left us too soon.鈥�

Roscovich, a resident of Sointula who grew up in Campbell River, was a 38-year-old independent filmmaker and environmental activist.

She left Sointula on Sept. 6 travelling alone toward Campbell River. Her friends and family became worried after . She had been reported missing Sept. 12.