Teens body recovered after fall through ice on B.C.’s Shuswap Lake
SALMON ARM, B.C. — The body of an 18-year-old man has been recovered from Shuswap Lake in British Columbia’s Interior after he fell through the ice over the weekend.
Police say in a statement that the RCMP’s underwater recovery team found the teen’s body on Monday.
Salmon Arm Search and Rescue, the fire department and BC Emergency Health Services were called to the scene on Saturday to help search for the man.
Staff Sgt. Simon Scott, the Salmon Arm RCMP detachment commander, says the death is a heartbreaking tragedy that has deeply affected the man’s family, first responders and the community.
Scott says changing temperatures and unpredictable ice conditions have made lake ice very dangerous and they’re urging the public to stay off all frozen lakes in the area.
He says people need to use extreme caution and prioritize safety to prevent another tragedy.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published Feb. 11, 2025.
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