UPDATED AT 4:45 PM TUESDAY, MAY 15
A search has concluded for a Powell River man who had been missing since May 12 after a boat he was in capsized at the head of Powell Lake. Powell River RCMP confirmed in a media release that the deceased man was located at noon on May 15.
Multiple departments were involved in the search for the unidentified 48-year-old, according to a previous statement released by Powell River RCMP on May 14. The search included assistance from RCMP West Coast Marine Section and Island District RCMP Dive Team.
Police reported that they were notified at approximately 7 pm on May 12 that a boat had overturned with two occupants on board.
One person was able to swim to the nearby shoreline where he was able to make a distress call for assistance.
Powell River RCMP immediately responded to the incident, activated Powell River Search and Rescue and called in RCMP Air Services. The local detachment will provide further updates as the investigation continues.
