{
  "id": 601359,
  "title": "Body of missing 13-year-old pulled from Cultus Lake after medical emergency",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/11/body-of-missing-13-year-old-pulled-from-cultus-lake-after-medical-601359",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-11T21:01:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Global News",
    "slug": "global-news-globalnews",
    "url": "https://globalnews.ca/news/12017394/body-13-year-old-pulled-cultus-lake-medical-emergency/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The body of a missing 13-year-old girl has been recovered from Cultus Lake, following a medical emergency on August 8. On August 10, just before 2 p.m., the Chilliwack RCMP Underwater Recovery Team located the girl’s body. The investigation has now been transferred to the BC Coroner Service. The girl was reportedly floating on a paddleboard when she suffered a medical emergency, according to the Chilliwack RCMP. She was not wearing a life jacket and is believed to have entered the water after falling off the paddleboard. The RCMP expressed deep condolences to the family and friends of the deceased, stating that this outcome is deeply tragic and they offer their sincere apologies. The public is advised to take precautions around the water, including wearing a properly-fitted life jacket, ensuring they have the necessary swimming skills before entering the water, and using the buddy system and never swimming alone.",
  "summary": "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.",
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      {
        "outlet": "Global News",
        "title": "Body of missing 13-year-old pulled from Cultus Lake after medical emergency",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/11/body-of-missing-13-year-old-pulled-from-cultus-lake-after-medical",
        "published": "2026-08-11T21:01:00.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}