Creston RCMP have confirmed the body of the missing 21-year-old man who’s kayak overturned on Kootenay Lake last Wednesday was located on Friday evening, May 9.
The RCMP National Underwater Recovery Team located the submerged body in the depths of Kootenay Lake, with local RCMP confirming the connection of the missing person related to a large scale search on Kootenay Lake near the area known as “Trashcan Beach”.
The missing Creston man was located in the area he was last seen, at a substantial depth.
Many family were at the location supporting the search and were kept apprised through the recovery.
“We are very grateful for the advanced level of skill, professionalism and equipment brought to our area by the National Underwater Recovery Team.” said – Staff Sergeant Brandon Buliziuk, Creston RCMP Commander.
“This team worked tirelessly throughout the past several days. The result is very sad, however we hope this will help bring some closure to the family as they proceed through this grieving process. We would also like to thank the numerous volunteer agencies such as Search and Rescue, for their passionate efforts throughout the past couple of weeks.”
“The Creston RCMP would like to send our most sincere condolences to the many family and friends of the deceased young man.”
“Creston RCMP Victim Services remains available to anyone affected by this tragedy and can be contacted through the Creston Detachment.”
Police say out of respect for the parents and extended family, the deceased man’s name will not be released.
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