Okanagan Lake search suspended for missing paddleboarder

Okanagan Lake missing paddleboarder RCMP search water rescue British Columbia

The search for a missing man on Okanagan Lake has been suspended following an extensive operation. The incident began on Tuesday, Sept. 22, when RCMP were called to assist a man and a woman in distress on paddleboards between Fintry Provincial Park and Carr’s Landing.

A Kelowna Fire Boat successfully rescued the woman, but the man was not located at the scene. Subsequent search efforts involving Vernon and Central Okanagan Search and Rescue, as well as boat, helicopter, drone, and K9 crews, failed to find him. While his paddleboard was recovered, the man remains missing.

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. Due to the large search area and significant water depth, the RCMP stated there have been no further updates since Friday.

Entities

Carr’s Landing · Central Okanagan Search and Rescue · Fintry Provincial Park · Kelowna Fire Boat · Okanagan Lake · Vernon North Okanagan RCMP

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[● 7 SOURCES] A Kelowna Fire Boat successfully rescued the woman from the lake. lakecountrycalendar.com · thefreepress.ca · ashcroftcachecreekjournal.com · westerlynews.ca
[● 4 SOURCES] The man's paddleboard was located during the search. ashcroftcachecreekjournal.com · westerlynews.ca
[● 4 SOURCES] Search operations for the missing paddleboarder have been suspended as of Monday, September 28. ashcroftcachecreekjournal.com · westerlynews.ca
[● 4 SOURCES] A man and a woman were reported in distress on paddleboards on Tuesday, September 22, near Fintry Provincial Park and Carr’s Landing. ashcroftcachecreekjournal.com · westerlynews.ca
[● 7 SOURCES] It is believed the individuals were not wearing personal flotation devices or paddleboard leashes. lakecountrycalendar.com · thefreepress.ca · ashcroftcachecreekjournal.com · westerlynews.ca
[● 3 SOURCES] The search for the missing paddleboarder has been suspended as of Monday, September 28. lakecountrycalendar.com · thefreepress.ca
[● 3 SOURCES] A man and a woman were reported in distress on paddleboards on Tuesday, September 22, between Fintry Provincial Park and Carr’s Landing. lakecountrycalendar.com · thefreepress.ca
[● 3 SOURCES] A Kelowna Fire Boat successfully rescued the woman, but the man was not located at the scene. lakecountrycalendar.com · thefreepress.ca
[● 3 SOURCES] The man’s paddleboard was recovered during the search. lakecountrycalendar.com · thefreepress.ca