The Vernon North Okanagan RCMP responded to the sudden death of a man involved in a hiking incident at Kalamalka Provincial Park early Saturday morning.
On Saturday, July 27, just before 10 a.m., the Vernon North Okanagan RCMP responded to Kalamalka Lake Provincial Park after a report of a hiker who sustained fatal injuries as a result of a fall from a cliff where he landed in the water below.
The RCMP along with Emergency Health Services attended to a nearby boat launch, where a 72-year-old Vernon man was pronounced dead at the scene.
"This is a tragic incident for all those involved, including the citizens on the water who came to the aid of the man, via boat, however were unable to resuscitate him," says Cst Kelly Brett.
"There are parts of the trail system in the park that can lead to some steep embankments and cliff edges, therefore we want to remind hikers and visitors to the park, to be cautions when hiking in the area."
The investigation into this incident is ongoing and the Vernon North Okanagan RCMP will continue to work with the BC Coroners Service.
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