Emergency responders were called to the Cultus Lake Waterpark on Monday (June 15) for an electrical incident that led to several patrons being burned.
It was reported initially that a group of youth had suffered burns to their feet.
Communications over the scanner said arriving crews found nine patients, who were conscious and breathing, and most were children between 10 and 12 years old.
The call came in over the scanner at 11:20 a.m. asking for Chilliwack Fire Department, RCMP and BC Ambulance Services to attend the water park.
The power was shut off and officials were awaiting BC Hydro crews. Air ambulances landed in the park’s own parking lot, and at the nearby school.
Several schools had scheduled field trips to the water slides on Monday morning.
The power was eventually restored and patrons were seen enjoying the unaffected part of the park, as first responders cared for the patients.
Traffic into the Cultus Lake area was blocked temporarily, and backing up at the roundabout at Sunnyside Boulevard.