Body of missing 13-year-old pulled from Cultus Lake after medical emergency
Chilliwack RCMP said that on Aug. 10, just before 2 p.m., the RCMP Underwater Recovery Team found the girl's body and the investigation has been turned over.
The body of a 13-year-old girl who went missing after a medical emergency in Cultus Lake has been discovered. On August 10, the Chilliwack RCMP Underwater Recovery Team located the girl's body just before 2 p.m. The investigation has since been handed over to the BC Coroner Service. According to the RCMP, the girl was found floating on a paddleboard and is believed to have suffered a medical emergency.
She was not wearing a life jacket and likely fell off the paddleboard into the water. Chilliwack RCMP chief, Cpl. Carmen Kiener, expressed deep condolences to the girl's family and friends, describing the situation as "heartbreaking" and offering their deepest sympathies. The police urged the public to take safety precautions around the water, including wearing properly-fitted life jackets, assessing swimming abilities before entering the water, and practicing the buddy system to avoid swimming alone.
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