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16-year-old hiker dies after falling down waterfall near Buntzen Lake

Buntzen Lake. Photo Shutterstock The body of a hiker who was reported missing on Wednesday near Coquitlam, has been found.

 Buntzen Lake. Photo ShutterstockBuntzen Lake. Photo Shutterstock

The body of a hiker who was reported missing on Wednesday near Coquitlam, has been found.

Coquitlam Search and Rescue says two hikers got lost on Eagle Ridge near Buntzen Lake, a popular destination for hikers, kayakers and swimmers.

While descending a steep gully with a water feature, following a creek downstream, one of them fell and died at the scene.

Coquitlam Search and Rescue also says in a tweet that both hikers were transported from the scene via long line.

Global is reporting that the hiker was a 16-year-old male.