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British Columbia lake drownings spur safety warnings (5 clusters)
Okanagan Lake drowning during annual swim triggers safety calls
A 67‑year‑old man died while taking part in the annual Across the Lake Swim on Okanagan Lake, near Tugboat Bay. Emergency crews attempted resuscitation but were unsuccessful, and the BC Coroner Service is investigating. Kelowna RCMP media officer Cpl. Steven Lang confirmed the victim was a participant in the swim and said strong headwinds and currents contributed to the tragedy.
Mayor Tom Dyas, speaking at a drowning‑prevention event on Gyro Beach, offered condolences: “We offer condolences to those families whose lives have been forever changed, and especially to the family who lost their loved one in the Across the Lake Swim.” The incident marks the fifth drowning on Okanagan Lake in four weeks and one of more than 30 drownings recorded in British Columbia this year. Officials used the occasion to urge swimmers and boaters to wear lifejackets, supervise children, and avoid alcohol on the water during National Drowning Prevention Week.
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