UPDATE: The body of the 16-year-old boy who slipped and fell into the water on Wednesday afternoon has now been recovered. The incident prompted an extensive search.
The camp where the teen stayed at the time of the incident released the following statement:
On June 8, a camper tragically drowned in the waterway adjacent to camp. We are grateful to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, Canadian Coast Guard and Malibu camp staff for their tireless professional search and successful recovery efforts. We continue to grieve with and for this young man’s family and to do all we can to care for and support them at this difficult time.
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A search is still underway for a 16-year-old swept away in the rapids of Princess Louisa Inlet, just northeast of Powell River on Wednesday.
The Joint Rescue Coordination Centre said an aircraft and boats are searching for the missing teen in the Inlet, which is home to the Malibu Club Young Life camp.
Sunshine Coast RCMP said their West Coast Marine Services and one of their helicopters are joining in the search.
It is believed the male may have been a camper. In a statement provided by Malibu Club, Aleesha Mathis said,
“The Young Life Mission is saddened by the recent tragic accident at Malibu Club after a camper entered the waterway at camp. The camp and Canadian search teams are currently searching for the camper. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of this camper. We continue to care for and provide support to our guests and campers.”
Local boaters told Global News they are also helping with the search.
More information will be given as it becomes available.
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