# Okanagan Lake missing paddleboarder search suspended

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/okanagan-lake-missing-paddleboarder-search
> Updated: 2026-09-28T15:40:23.000Z. Sources: 43. Developments: 2.

The search operation for a missing man on Okanagan Lake has been suspended following an extensive multi-agency effort. The incident began 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. Although his paddleboard was recovered, the individual remains missing. Search efforts involved water, air, and ground crews, including 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 has suspended the search due to the “large search area and significant water depth,” and authorities have stated there have been no new updates since Friday.

## Claims

- A Kelowna Fire Boat successfully rescued the woman from the lake. (corroborated by 7 sources)
- It is believed the individuals were not wearing personal flotation devices or paddleboard leashes. (corroborated by 7 sources)
- Search operations for the missing paddleboarder have been suspended as of Monday, September 28. (corroborated by 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. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- The man's paddleboard was located during the search. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- The search for the missing paddleboarder has been suspended as of Monday, September 28. (corroborated by 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. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- A Kelowna Fire Boat successfully rescued the woman, but the man was not located at the scene. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The man’s paddleboard was recovered during the search. (corroborated by 3 sources)

## Timeline

### 2026-09-28: Okanagan Lake search suspended for missing paddleboarder

Search operations for a missing paddleboarder on Okanagan Lake have been suspended after extensive aerial and water searches failed to locate the man.

16 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/okanagan-lake-search-suspended-for-missing-paddleboarder-1

### 2026-09-24: Okanagan Lake search for missing paddleboarder suspended

Search operations for a missing man on Okanagan Lake have been paused after an extensive search involving drones, helicopters, and K9 crews failed to locate him.

41 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/okanagan-lake-search-for-missing-paddleboarder-suspended

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