Search intensifies for boaters missing from Okanagan lakes after storms | 24CA News
An intense Monday evening storm has left two households awaiting phrase from their family members, who went lacking whereas boating on Okanagan lakes.
Mounties stated they heard of the primary boater disappearing at round 11 p.m. Monday, when a kayaker was separated from the group they had been with when the storm blew in on Kalamalka Lake.
“After encountering rough conditions, the group was able to land on the west side of the lake,” RCMP stated in a press launch.
“One of the men in the group left in an attempt to paddle back across the lake to Kalamalka beach. The man was not seen again and his kayak has since been recovered.”
Vernon Search and Rescue responded and performed an preliminary seek for the person who was not discovered.
“A short time later, around 11:15 p.m., police received a report that one person was missing after a commercial fishing vessel had capsized on Okanagan Lake near Ellison Provincial Park,” RCMO stated.
“The boat was engaged in fishing activities and towing a smaller vessel when it encountered high waves and strong winds brought on by an overnight storm, causing the vessel to overturn. The man operating the vessel did not surface.”
An preliminary search of the world was performed by Vernon Search and Rescue in addition to an RCMP police boat, however the man was not positioned.
“Concurrent searches have been organized and are underway on both Kalamalka Lake and Okanagan Lake, utilizing both Vernon Search and Rescue and RCMP resources,” Const. Chris Terleski stated.
“These are both terribly unfortunate events and our thoughts are with the families during this difficult time as we continue our search for their loved ones.”
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