Man drowns at Cultus Lake

A Langley man is dead after drowning at Cultus Lake.

On September 7, Chilliwack RCMP were called to Entrance Bay at Cultus Lake after calls about a man who had gone into the water and failed to resurface. Bystanders immediately began looking for the man but could not locate him.

Chilliwack RCMP, Chilliwack Search and Rescue, Cultus Lake Fire Department, and BC Emergency Health Services all attended to assist in the search for the man. An extensive search was conducted on foot and by boat, but the man was not located.

On September 8, The BC RCMP Dive Team was able to recover the man’s body. The BC Coroner Service attended the scene and confirmed there were no indications of foul play. The man’s next of kin have been notified.

“The Chilliwack RCMP would like to thank all those who assisted with the search,” said Cpl. Brett Urano, RCMP spokesperson. “We have actively engaged our victim services team to support the family after this tragic incident.”