RCMP in Kelowna continue to support the BC Coroners Service in their investigation into the tragic sudden death of a man Sunday afternoon at a local ski resort east of Kelowna.
On February 18, 2018 at 1:26 pm, RCMP received a request to assist BC Ambulance Service, who were reportedly on scene with a deceased male, who is believed to have suffered a fatal head injury while snowboarding in the Black Forest area east of Kelowna.
“It is believed that the 21-year-old Kelowna man, was snowboarding alone when he struck a tree along the trail,” says Cpl. Jesse O’Donaghey. “RCMP have since notified the man’s family of his tragic passing. We would like to extend our deepest condolences, to both his family and friends, for their sudden loss.”
The RCMP and Coroners Service have no further information available for release at this time.