RCMP in South Okanagan say alcohol and prescription drugs were factors in a Sunday night drowning in Gallagher Lake, 5 kilometres north of Oliver.A 32-year-old Oliver woman fell out of a paddle boat.Witnesses performed CPR but she died in hospital. CKNW Vancouver News … [Read more...]
Lower Mainland man drowns west of Peachland
May 19, 2012 by
It's a sad reminder of the importance of life-jackets. A 43-year old man from Metro Vancouver is dead after a boat capsized yesterday afternoon on Headwaters Lake, west of Peachland. RCMP say three men had been fishing when they stood up in the boat, and the vessel flipped. The two others made it safely to shore. Mounties add while the boat … [Read more...]
Toddler drowns in family swimming pool
April 24, 2012 by
A toddler is dead after being found in his family's swimming pool in North Vancouver. An RCMP officer was the first to arrive at approximately 5:15 pm and found the 18-month-old child floating in the pool. The officer dove into the water, attempted CPR, and the child was taken to Lions Gate Hospital by paramedics, but could not be … [Read more...]
