A West Vancouver man passed away after getting in a fast-flowing creek attempting to rescue his dog.
According to authorities, a couple was walking their dog around 9 p.m. on Friday at Cypress Falls Park, when the dog was swept away after getting in the water.
In his effort to obtain the dog, the man in his 40s was likewise swept away by the quick existing.
Rescue tries to discover and save the man at night were not successful.
The man’s body was found right before 8 a.m. on Saturday. The dog was discovered deceased also.
Out of regard for the personal privacy of the man’s family, West Vancouver Police will not be launching his name.
“This was not the outcome we had all hoped for and it is an enormous tragedy for the family of the victim and our community,” said Sgt. Mark McLean.
“Our hearts go out to them”.
Victim services have actually been provided to the impacted family and they are being supported, authorities said.
Much of B.C. stays under a high streamflow advisory, nevertheless, there is no advisory for the North Shore.
Officials are cautioning British Columbians versus being near fast-flowing rivers and creeks.
“Stay clear of fast-flowing rivers and potentially unstable riverbanks,” the River Forecast Centre advised.
“Avoid recreational activities such as fishing, swimming, boating or hiking near high streamflow advisories.”
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