RCMP have confirmed a man drowned on Friday off a public beach at the south end of Ritchie Road in Christina Lake.
They said the incident was reported around 6:30 p.m. Bystanders and first responders provided CPR and the patient was taken to hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
The BC Coroners Service has been notified and is investigating.
There was no immediate word on the man’s age or hometown, what activity he was involved in at the time, or whether he was by himself or in a group.
Anyone who witnessed the incident and has not yet spoken with police is asked to contact the Grand Forks RCMP at 250-442-8288.
(CORRECTION: Police originally said the incident happened at Schulli Park beach.)
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