Possible Drowning at Cultus Lake
Police and search crews are conducting rescue efforts after a 13-year-old girl was reported missing and believed to be in the water, officials said.
- On Saturday, August 8, Chilliwack RCMP launched a search and rescue operation at Entrance Bay in Cultus Lake for a 13-year-old girl reported missing after falling from a paddleboard.
- Witnesses reported the girl suffered a medical emergency while floating on her paddleboard at 1:20 p.m., then fell into the water without wearing a life jacket.
- Chilliwack Fire, Emergency Health Services, and Chilliwack Search joined RCMP in scouring the lake, with search efforts continuing into Sunday as police asked the public to avoid Entrance Bay.
- This incident follows a spike in provincial water fatalities, with 40 accidental drowning deaths recorded in the province so far this year, compared to 26 during the same period in 2025.
- RCMP officials emphasize that unexpected factors such as cold water shock or collisions can impact survival, stressing that personal flotation devices are essential to prevent tragic outcomes on water.
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Possible drowning at Cultus Lake
Indo-Canadian Voice Possible drowning at Cultus Lake posted by: Rattan MallUPPER Fraser Valley Regional RCMP are responding to a report of a possible drowning at Cultus Lake. At approximately 1:21 p.m., on Saturday, August 8, Chilliwack RCMP received a report of a 13-year-old female, reported missing and believed to be in the waters of Cultus Lake. The female was reportedly floating on a paddleboard when she is believed to have suffered a medic…
Emergency crews called to Cultus Lake for possible drowning
Emergency crews were called out to Cultus Lake for a possible drowning on Saturday afternoon. The incident happened around 1:30 p.m. at Entrance Bay on Aug. 8. A landing zone for an air ambulance was initially set up at Cultus Lake Elementary. At 2:35 p.m., it was reported that the landing zone was no longer required. People are being asked to avoid Entrance Bay as there are many emergency vehicles in the area. Check back for more information as…
Search continues for missing girl in Cultus Lake
The search is continuing for a girl who has been reported as missing and is presumed to have drowned in Cultus Lake. At around 1:20 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 8, Chilliwack RCMP received a report that a 13-year-old girl who was floating on a paddleboard in Cultus Lake was believed to have suffered a medical emergency. The girl was not wearing a life jacket, and is believed to have fallen in the water in the area around Entrance Bay. Police officers,…
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