River rescue: man missing following boat capsize

Kamloops City

2024-09-03 09:24 PDT

File # 2024-29142

Police and emergency service partners are currently present along the river shore in search of a missing man.

On Tuesday Sept. 3, 2024, around 7:15 a.m., Kamloops RCMP frontline officers were called to assist fire crews with a water rescue near the 100-block of Lorne Street. Two men had been heard yelling for help from the river near Overlanders Bridge; one was located and brought to shore to be treated by paramedics, but the other remains outstanding.

According to the report, the two men had been in a small boat on the river when it capsized, said Corporal Crystal Evelyn, Kamloops RCMP spokesperson. One man was wearing a lifejacket and resurfaced; the second was not wearing one and was not immediately located.

Search and Rescue, the Kamloops police boat, and RCMP Air Services, are assisting with the search.

The missing man is described as Caucasian, in his 40s, bald with a scruffy beard, dressed in a blue and black checkered shirt and blue pants.

As the search continues, we’re asking the public to please remain on the lookout and report anyone who appears on the shoreline who could be our missing person, said Cpl. Evelyn.

Those with information are asked to please contact the Kamloops RCMP Detachment at 250-828-3000 and reference file 2024-29412.

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Email: crystal.evelyn@rcmp-grc.gc.ca
Website: kamloops.rcmp.ca

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