Okanagan Lake deaths spark safety reminder
RCMP boat on Okanagan Lake (Image Credit: Kelowna RCMP)
Jul 15, 2026 | 11:03 AM
Pattison Media
National Drowning Prevention Week gets underway Sunday, and Kelowna RCMP is kicking off the campaign at Boyce-Gyro Beach Park.
The reminder comes after three deaths on Okanagan Lake in less than three weeks, including a July 6th incident near Mushroom Beach where a person later died after being taken to hospital.
RCMP say wearing a lifejacket, staying sober and being prepared can help prevent more tragedies on the water.
