West Kelowna RCMP are investigating after a tourist drowned in the Okanagan Lake on the evening of June 19.
Police and Central Okanagan search and rescue responded to a call of an overturned kayak At approximately 7:13 p.m. and after several hours of searching RCMP recovered the body of a us citizen.
Mounties say the BC coroners service has been notified and are conducting their own investigation.
This incident emphansizes the importance of water safety, said West Kelowna RCMP Media Relations Officer Constable Ash Puri
“This is a tragic reminder of how quickly conditions can change on Okanagan Lake. Wearing a life jacket can make the difference between life and death. We urge all boaters and paddlers to take that simple step every time they’re on the water.”
