Langley RCMP investigate a marine incident

Langley

2024-03-17 20:59 PDT

File # 2024-8150

Langley RCMP respond to a marine incident in the Derby Reach area.

On March 16, 2024, at approximately 5:00 pm, the Langley RCMP received a report of a boat operator in distress on the Fraser River near the 21400 block of Allard Crescent.

Police along with first responders from the Township of Langley Fire Department and British Columbia Ambulance Service attended the area and located a 65-year-old man in distress. Life saving attempts were administered however the man succumbed to his injuries.

Initial investigation indicates that the boat was involved in a collision with a metal river piling and it is believed that the boat operator was the lone occupant at the time of the incident, says Cpl. Zynal Sharoom of the Langley RCMP.

The Langley RCMP have engaged the West Coast Marine Services to assist with the accident investigation pertaining to this incident.

Anyone who has information regarding the collision or witnessed it is asked to contact the Langley RCMP at 604 532-3200 and quote file 2024-8150.

Released by

Cpl. Zynal Sharoom

Email: zynal.sharoom@rcmp-grc.gc.ca
Website: langley.rcmp-grc.gc.ca (English only)

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