A man in his mid-20s has died after drowning in Browning Lake at Murrin Provincial Park.
Squamish RCMP were called to the park at approximately 6:40 pm yesterday after the young man had slipped off from an inflatable device in the lake and could not be found.
The man was located after a frantic search by bystanders and police. He was transported to the hospital, but did not survive.
His family has been notified. The man’s name will not be released.
Sgt. Sascha Banks of Squamish RCMP said police will continue to investigate the incident and work with BC Coroners Service to determine what happened and how to prevent it from happening in the future.
“Water safety has always been a concern in the Sea to Sky and the ocean, lakes and rivers in the Squamish area are no exception” Banks said.
“Our thoughts are with the young man’s family and friends. I unfortunately have had to provide this Adventuring Safety message in the Sea to Sky far too many times. I can only ask that you please please be safe in our communities.”
If anyone who was there and has information important to the investigation, please contact the Squamish RCMP at 604-892-6100.
