Okanagan posted Jun 22, 2020 @ 03:00pm by Josh Duncan

Okanagan man dies cliff jumping on Kalamalka Lake

The body of a man who died cliff jumping on Kalamalka Lake this weekend was recovered by the RCMP’s underwater recovery team today.

He was cliff jumping on the lake around 4 pm on Sunday, but failed to resurface after hitting the water.

<who>Photo Credit: https://www.kalamalkalake.org/

A number of citizens tried to locate the 32-year-old Vernon man after he didn’t resurface, but they were unsuccessful in doing so.

The RCMP’s underwater recovery team and Vernon Search and Rescue searched the area using an underwater camera and found the man’s body today.

“This is a tragic event for all those involved, including the citizens who attempted to locate the male in the water after he failed to re-surface,” says Cst. Kelly Brett.

“Cliff diving, although a common occurrence seen on Kalamalka Lake, can be fatal and police are asking those who access the water's edge to use caution and common sense so that everyone can stay safe and enjoy the incoming summer months.”

The investigation into the man’s death is ongoing and the RCMP will continue to work with the BC Coroners Service.

No further information is available at this time.

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