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Okanagan Lake search for missing paddleboarder suspended
The search for a missing paddleboarder on Okanagan Lake has been suspended following an extensive operation involving water, air, and ground crews. The incident occurred on Tuesday, September 22, when a man and a woman were reported in distress on paddleboards between Fintry Provincial Park and Carr’s Landing.
While a Kelowna Fire Boat successfully rescued the woman, the man was not located at the scene. Although his paddleboard was recovered, the individual remains missing. Search efforts included the use of helicopters, drones, K9 units, and teams from Vernon and Central Okanagan Search and Rescue.
Investigators believe high winds may have knocked the man off his board. It is also noted that the pair were reportedly not wearing personal flotation devices or paddleboard leashes. The Vernon North Okanagan RCMP is currently assessing next steps for the investigation.
Entities
Carr’s Landing · Central Okanagan Search and Rescue · Chris Terleski · Fintry Provincial Park · Kelowna Fire Boat · Okanagan Lake · Vernon North Okanagan RCMP
Claims
What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [● 8 SOURCES] It is believed wind knocked the man off his paddleboard on Tuesday night. kimberleybulletin.com · northernsentinel.com · pentictonwesternnews.com · revelstokereview.com · saobserver.net · +1 more
- [● 8 SOURCES] The paddleboard was located, but the man remains missing. kimberleybulletin.com · northernsentinel.com · pentictonwesternnews.com · revelstokereview.com · saobserver.net · +1 more
- [● 8 SOURCES] The two individuals were believed to be without personal flotation devices or paddleboard leashes. kimberleybulletin.com · northernsentinel.com · pentictonwesternnews.com · revelstokereview.com · saobserver.net · +1 more
- [● 8 SOURCES] A man and woman were reported in distress on paddleboards between Fintry Provincial Park and Carr’s Landing on Tuesday, Sept. 22. kimberleybulletin.com · northernsentinel.com · pentictonwesternnews.com · revelstokereview.com · saobserver.net · +1 more
- [● 8 SOURCES] A Kelowna Fire Boat rescued the woman, but the man was not found at the scene. kimberleybulletin.com · northernsentinel.com · pentictonwesternnews.com · revelstokereview.com · saobserver.net · +1 more
- [● 8 SOURCES] An extensive search was conducted on the water and from the air. kimberleybulletin.com · northernsentinel.com · pentictonwesternnews.com · revelstokereview.com · saobserver.net · +1 more
- [● 19 SOURCES] The search for a missing paddleboarder on Okanagan Lake has been suspended. langleyadvancetimes.com · mapleridgenews.com · vernonmorningstar.com · lakecowichangazette.com · campbellrivermirror.com · +12 more
- [● 8 SOURCES] An extensive search was conducted on the water and from the air in the area where the person was last seen. lakecowichangazette.com · campbellrivermirror.com · comoxvalleyrecord.com · goldstreamgazette.com · missioncityrecord.com · +3 more
- [● 8 SOURCES] The man's paddleboard was located, but the man remains missing. lakecowichangazette.com · campbellrivermirror.com · comoxvalleyrecord.com · goldstreamgazette.com · missioncityrecord.com · +3 more
- [● 8 SOURCES] The incident occurred on Okanagan Lake between Fintry Provincial Park and Carr’s Landing. lakecowichangazette.com · campbellrivermirror.com · comoxvalleyrecord.com · goldstreamgazette.com · missioncityrecord.com · +3 more
- [● 8 SOURCES] A woman on a paddleboard was rescued by a Kelowna Fire Boat on Tuesday, Sept. 22. lakecowichangazette.com · campbellrivermirror.com · comoxvalleyrecord.com · goldstreamgazette.com · missioncityrecord.com · +3 more
- [● 11 SOURCES] It is believed the individuals were not wearing personal flotation devices or paddleboard leashes. langleyadvancetimes.com · mapleridgenews.com · vernonmorningstar.com · lakecowichangazette.com · campbellrivermirror.com · +6 more