It is another tragic start to a Squamish summer weekend.
Last night, July 31, Sea to Sky RCMP- Squamish say a hiker fell into Crooked Falls in the Squamish Valley.
Squamish Search and Rescue (SAR) volunteers located the individual, who was pronounced dead at the scene.
Crooked Falls is a picturesque waterfall along the Sigurd Trail, which is popular with hikers. The falls rush over several rocks, and the route up to it has a steep, rocky section.
Due to challenging terrain and fading daylight, recovery of the hiker was not possible until this morning, Aug. 1.
There is no indication of criminality and the BC Coroners Service is now investigating to determine the cause of death, police said.
“We extend our sincere condolences to the family and friends of the deceased during this difficult time,” Const. Kelly Wu, spokesperson for Sea to Sky RCMP- Squamish, said in a news release.
“We would like to thank Squamish SAR for their dedication and efforts at this tragic event.”
Mounties say that out of respect for the family of the deceased, no further details will be released.
Last weekend also took an early tragic turn in Squamish when, on Friday, July 25, a man died in the Squamish River.
Squamish RCMP said that the man was located unresponsive along the Squamish River where it meets the Cheakamus River, west of the municipal airport.
Based on the information received, the RCMP said they believed that two individuals were operating personal watercrafts on the river when they became separated.
“Upon relocating the second rider, the first individual found him unresponsive with his [life-jacket] keeping him afloat and pulled him to shore,” police said at the time.
The BC Coroners Service is investigating to determine the circumstances surrounding the death; however, based on the initial information, it is believed to be a medical event that caused the man's passing.
