Man falls through Wood Lake ice, presumed drowned
An unknown man is presumed drowned after falling through the ice on Wood Lake.
At 10:16 a.m., Lake Country RCMP received a report that a man had fallen through. The man had apparently been riding his bicycle on the ice when a loud crashing sound was heard. The man was seen going through the ice and could be heard calling for help, but no one was close enough to offer him assistance.
The BC Ambulance Service and Lake Country Fire Department were on scene, but the man could not be immediately retrieved. The fire department's ice rescue team attempted unsuccessfully to locate the man. The RCMP helicopter was also on hand to assist in the search. After several hours, the man is presumed to have drowned.
RCMP Dive Team members are on their way to attempt an underwater recovery. There is no information at this time as to the identity of the man.
Police would like to remind people to never walk on ice that is less than 10 cm (4 in.) thick and not to drive on ice that is less than 30 cm (12 in.) thick. When in doubt, don’t do it.
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