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Paddleboarder remains missing on Okanagan Lake
Crews used boats, helicopters, drones and K9 teams, but the man has not been found after wind is believed to have knocked him off his board.
- The search for a missing paddleboarder on Okanagan Lake remains suspended as of Monday, Sept. 28, with no new updates since Friday, Sept. 25.
- On Tuesday, Sept. 22, RCMP were called to assist a man and woman in distress on the lake near Fintry Provincial Park and Carr's Landing, where wind reportedly knocked the man from his paddleboard.
- A Kelowna Fire Boat rescued the woman, but the man remained missing despite extensive air and water searches by Vernon and Central Okanagan Search teams.
- Authorities officially suspended the search on Thursday, Sept. 24, citing the large search area and deep water as investigators continue assessing the situation for potential next steps.
- Officials noted neither individual wore personal flotation devices or paddleboard leashes, and Vernon North Okanagan RCMP media relations officer Cpl. Tania Finn stated updates will follow if available.
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