Drowning in Alba Falls pools

Drowning at Albas Falls, Seymour Arm near Shuswap Lake.

Chase RCMP.

On Saturday August 21, 2010, at approximately 5:30 pm, the Chase and Sicamous RCMP, along with Shuswap Search and Rescue and BC Ambulance Services responded to a report of an apparent drowning at Albas Falls near Seymour Arm.

Upon arrival it was learned that a 26 year old Lower Mainland man had been at the falls with a group of friends. The group had been houseboating on Shuswap Lake and had hiked up to the falls.

The police and BC Coroners investigation has revealed that the man had jumped into the pools below the falls and resurfaced briefly only to submerge again and fail to resurface. Searchers were unable to locate the man on Saturday.

The recovery was made from approximately 20 feet below the surface, Sunday morning by members of the RCMP dive team. An autopsy will be held later this week and toxicology tests completed at that time.

The Chase and Sicoamous RCMP are continuing to assist the BC Coroners Service with their investigation.

Kelowna
August 23, 2010
FCMP file # 2010-2233