[INTERNATIONAL] · Canada · 55 sources

started 3 days ago · updated 1 day ago

Part of situation: Okanagan wildfire recovery and insurance support (2 clusters)

Cultus Lake drowning claims second life in less than two weeks

Cultus Lake drowning Chilliwack RCMP Entrance Bay fatal drowning British Columbia

A man has died following a drowning incident at Entrance Bay in Cultus Lake on Thursday, August 20. Chilliwack RCMP confirmed that the individual, who was on an inflatable boat prior to going missing, was recovered from the water by approximately 2:11 p.m. despite efforts by paramedics and emergency responders.

This incident marks the second fatal drowning at Entrance Bay in less than two weeks, following the death of a 13-year-old on August 8. The investigation into the man's death has been transferred to the BC Coroners Service. Emergency crews, including the Cultus Lake Fire Department and Chilliwack Search and Rescue, assisted in the response.

Entities

BC Coroners Service · BC Wildfire Service · British Columbia Wildfire Service · Carmen Kiener · Chilliwack · Chilliwack RCMP · Cultus Lake · Entrance Bay · Kelowna · Kelowna Events Centre · Okanagan · Penticton

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

[● 3 SOURCES] Susanne Soranno stated that the community responded generously to help those affected by the Okanagan wildfires.
[● 3 SOURCES] The event aims to support people displaced by the Bald Range, Bradley Creek, and Quilpituk wildfires.
[● 3 SOURCES] A one-day wildfire recovery event is scheduled for Friday, Aug. 21, at 2041 Harvey Ave.
[● 3 SOURCES] Member of Parliament Stephen Fuhr will attend the recovery event.
[● 3 SOURCES] The recovery event will run from 11 a.m. until 6 p.m.
[● 3 SOURCES] Donated items include clothing, household goods, toiletries, and pet supplies.

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Kelowna Events Centre, community volunteers make a big difference for wildfire evacuees - Nelson Star [nelsonstar.com]

1 day ago

UPDATE: RCMP confirm 2nd fatal drowning at Cultus Lake in less than 2 weeks - Ladysmith Chronicle [ladysmithchronicle.com]

2 days ago

Kelowna Events Centre, community volunteers make a big difference for wildfire evacuees - Haida Gwaii Observer [haidagwaiiobserver.com]

1 day ago

Kelowna Events Centre, community volunteers make a big difference for wildfire evacuees - Fort St. James Caledonia Courier [caledoniacourier.com]

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Kelowna Events Centre, community volunteers make a big difference for wildfire evacuees [chemainusvalleycourier.ca]

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UPDATE: RCMP confirm 2nd fatal drowning at Cultus Lake in less than 2 weeks [westknews.com]

2 days ago

Kelowna Events Centre, community volunteers make a big difference for wildfire evacuees - Barriere North Thompson Star [barrierestarjournal.com]

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Kelowna Events Centre, community volunteers make a big difference for wildfire evacuees [burnslakelakesdistrictnews.com]

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Kelowna Events Centre, community volunteers make a big difference for wildfire evacuees [coastmountainnews.com]

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Kelowna Events Centre, community volunteers make a big difference for wildfire evacuees [grandforksgazette.ca]

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UPDATE: RCMP confirm 2nd fatal drowning at Cultus Lake in less than 2 weeks [kimberleybulletin.com]

2 days ago

Kelowna Events Centre, community volunteers make a big difference for wildfire evacuees [lakecowichangazette.com]

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UPDATE: RCMP confirm 2nd fatal drowning at Cultus Lake in less than 2 weeks [northernsentinel.com]

2 days ago

Kelowna Events Centre, community volunteers make a big difference for wildfire evacuees - Quesnel Cariboo Observer [quesnelobserver.com]

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Kelowna Events Centre, community volunteers make a big difference for wildfire evacuees [todayinbc.com]

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Kelowna Events Centre, community volunteers make a big difference for wildfire evacuees [vancouverislandfreedaily.com]

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Kelowna Events Centre, community volunteers make a big difference for wildfire evacuees - Cowichan Valley Citizen [cowichanvalleycitizen.com]

1 day ago

Kelowna Events Centre, community volunteers make a big difference for wildfire evacuees [100milefreepress.net]

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Kelowna Events Centre, community volunteers make a big difference for wildfire evacuees - Abbotsford News [abbynews.com]

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UPDATE: RCMP confirm 2nd fatal drowning at Cultus Lake in less than 2 weeks - Port Alberni Valley News [albernivalleynews.com]

2 days ago

Kelowna Events Centre, community volunteers make a big difference for wildfire evacuees - The Ashcroft-Cache Creek Journal [ashcroftcachecreekjournal.com]

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Kelowna Events Centre, community volunteers make a big difference for wildfire evacuees [campbellrivermirror.com]

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Kelowna Events Centre, community volunteers make a big difference for wildfire evacuees [clearwatertimes.com]

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Kelowna Events Centre, community volunteers make a big difference for wildfire evacuees [cloverdalereporter.com]

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UPDATE: RCMP confirm 2nd fatal drowning at Cultus Lake in less than 2 weeks [comoxvalleyrecord.com]

2 days ago

Kelowna Events Centre, community volunteers make a big difference for wildfire evacuees - Cranbrook Daily Townsman [cranbrooktownsman.com]

1 day ago

UPDATE: RCMP confirm 2nd fatal drowning at Cultus Lake in less than 2 weeks [crestonvalleyadvance.ca]

2 days ago

Kelowna Events Centre, community volunteers make a big difference for wildfire evacuees - Goldstream News Gazette [goldstreamgazette.com]

1 day ago

Kelowna Events Centre, community volunteers make a big difference for wildfire evacuees [houston-today.com]

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Kelowna Events Centre, community volunteers make a big difference for wildfire evacuees - Kelowna Capital News [kelownacapnews.com]

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Kelowna Events Centre, community volunteers make a big difference for wildfire evacuees [keremeosreview.com]

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The Kelowna Events Centre and community volunteers make a big difference for wildfire evacuees [lakecountrycalendar.com]

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Kelowna Events Centre, community volunteers make a big difference for wildfire evacuees [langleyadvancetimes.com]

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Kelowna Events Centre, community volunteers make a big difference for wildfire evacuees [mapleridgenews.com]

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Kelowna Events Centre, community volunteers make a big difference for wildfire evacuees [missioncityrecord.com]

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Kelowna Events Centre, community volunteers make a big difference for wildfire evacuees - Nanaimo News Bulletin [nanaimobulletin.com]

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Kelowna Events Centre, community volunteers make a big difference for wildfire evacuees [oakbaynews.com]

1 day ago

Kelowna Events Centre, community volunteers make a big difference for wildfire evacuees - Vanderhoof Omineca Express [ominecaexpress.com]

1 day ago

Kelowna Events Centre, community volunteers make a big difference for wildfire evacuees [peacearchnews.com]

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Kelowna Events Centre, community volunteers make a big difference for wildfire evacuees [peninsulanewsreview.com]

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Kelowna Events Centre, community volunteers make a big difference for wildfire evacuees [pentictonwesternnews.com]

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Kelowna Events Centre, community volunteers make a big difference for wildfire evacuees - Parksville Qualicum News [pqbnews.com]

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Kelowna Events Centre, community volunteers make a big difference for wildfire evacuees [revelstokereview.com]

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Kelowna Events Centre, community volunteers make a big difference for wildfire evacuees [saanichnews.com]

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UPDATE: RCMP confirm 2nd fatal drowning at Cultus Lake in less than 2 weeks - Salmon Arm Observer [saobserver.net]

2 days ago

Kelowna Events Centre, community volunteers make a big difference for wildfire evacuees [sookenewsmirror.com]

1 day ago

UPDATE: RCMP confirm 2nd fatal drowning at Cultus Lake in less than 2 weeks [terracestandard.com]

2 days ago

Kelowna Events Centre, community volunteers make a big difference for wildfire evacuees [thefreepress.ca]

1 day ago

Kelowna Events Centre, community volunteers make a big difference for wildfire evacuees [thenorthernview.com]

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Kelowna Events Centre, community volunteers make a big difference for wildfire evacuees - Chilliwack Progress [theprogress.com]

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Kelowna Events Centre, community volunteers make a big difference for wildfire evacuees [trailtimes.ca]

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Kelowna Events Centre, community volunteers make a big difference for wildfire evacuees [vernonmorningstar.com]

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Kelowna Events Centre, community volunteers make a big difference for wildfire evacuees - Victoria News [vicnews.com]

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Kelowna Events Centre, community volunteers make a big difference for wildfire evacuees - Tofino/Ucluelet Westerly News [westerlynews.ca]

1 day ago

More evacuation orders have been rescinded for the Bradley Creek wildfire [www.castanet.net]

1 day ago