UPDATE: A RCMP dive team has recovered the body of the paddleboarder who had fallen into Alice Lake yesterday.
The man’s body was recovered yesterday around 8:15 pm. Squamish RCMP continues to investigate the incident.
Alice Lake Provincial Park has since reopened.
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First responders continue to search for a paddleboarder who fell into Alice Lake today.
On August 8, at about 9 am, police received report about a man who was paddle boarding with family and friends when he fell into the water.
Emergency Health Services, Fire Rescue, Search and Rescue, and RCMP all deployed out of Squamish in attempt to fine the man.
The RCMP Dive Team has also been called out.
BC Parks has closed Alice Lake Park as the police investigation continues.
Squamish RCMP’s Victim Services is supporting the man’s family, friends, and anyone else who was at the lake and wants to access the support services.
“We are utilizing all the resources we have available to find this man and bring him back to and support his family and friends,” says Corporal Angela Kermer of the Squamish RCMP.
Anyone who wants to contact Squamish RCMP Victim Services can email at SQUAMISH_VICTIM_SERVICES@rcmp-grc.gc.ca
