Witnesses told RCMP that several other boaters spotted two men in distress and according to RCMP the man drowned while trying to help another passenger in the water. “One man was rescued with a life jacket, but unfortunately the second man, who returned to the Oyama boat launch to meet first responders, died,” said Kelowna RCMP Cpl. Judith Bertrand. 0:29 BC Dad drowns on Father’s Day trying to save daughter BC Dad drowns on Father’s Day trying to save daughter – June 22, 2020 Lake Country and Kelowna RCMP officers responded to the incident around 7:30 p.m. E.G. Medical examiners also went to the scene and took over the investigation. Trending Stories
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Story continues below ad “Our thoughts are with the family and friends of the deceased,” Bertrand said. “We want to congratulate the people who helped with the rescue efforts. The use and easy access to life jackets made a significant difference to the outcome of this tragic event.” 2:27 Off-duty fire captain, Good Samaritan award for saving drowning toddler in Okanagan Lake Off-duty fire captain, Good Samaritan award for saving drowning toddler in Okanagan Lake – May 19, 2021
