Authorities have confirmed the tragic death of a man at Cultus Lake in a suspected drowning incident.
According to Sgt. Alexandra Mulvahill, the media relations officer, the Chilliwack RCMP received a distress call regarding the incident around 12:30 p.m.
Responding swiftly, officers, along with BC Ambulance, the fire department, and search and rescue teams, located the male victim at the scene.
Despite the efforts of BC Ambulance to save his life, the man was pronounced dead on-site.
At this time, the identity of the victim remains undisclosed.