The paddle wheeler Spirit of Kelowna has partially sunk in Okanagan Lake. It went aground on Sunday, Dec. 15, 2013. Adam Proskiw

Paddle wheeler tourist attraction goes under… water that is

KELOWNA – A paddle wheeler that has been only plying the water of Okanagan Lake for past two tourist seasons has sunk.

The Spirit of Kelowna is partially underwater near Kalamoir Regional Park on the West Kelowna side of the lake.

The boat was launched in June of 2012.

Spirit of Kelowna Tours had been taking visitors on historical-themed tours on Okanagan Lake. It was able to accommodate 75 passengers.

It may have broken free of its moorings, drifted and run aground.

To contact the reporter for this story, email halexander@infotelnews.ca or call 250-491-0331.

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Howard Alexander

Assistant Editor Howard Alexander comes to iNFOnews.ca from the broadcasting side of the media business.

Howard has been a reporter, news anchor, talk show host and news director, first in Saskatchewan and then the Okanagan.

He moved his family to Vernon in the 90s and is proud to call the Okanagan home.

If you have an event to share contact Howard at 250-309-5343or email halexander@infonews.ca.

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