A 17-year-old boy from Prince George is presumed drowned after a boating incident on Stony Lake, 90 km northeast of Quesnel, last Saturday night.
In a press release, Quesnel RCMP said they received a report on June 6 of a capsized vessel on the lake that left four occupants in the water. Three individuals on board were able to safely make their way to the shore. However, the boat’s operator did not surface and could not be located.
Mounties said extensive search efforts have been undertaken, but have not yet resulted in locating the missing youth. His family was notified.
“Our efforts to locate the boy are ongoing, with our Underwater Recovery Team anticipated to arrive tomorrow,” Staff Sgt. Kris Clark of the BC RCMP said. “Our thoughts are with the family, friends and loved ones as they cope with this tragic loss.”