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‘Young child’ dies after falling through ice near Williams Lake

Police say a UTV broke through the frozen ice of Tyee Lake near Williams Lake on Saturday, resulting in the death of a young child. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

RCMP in B.C.’s Interior are warning people to steer clear of spring ice after a child’s death over the weekend.

Williams Lake RCMP said the tragedy happened at Tyee Lake shortly after 5 p.m. on Saturday.

Police said a UTV was travelling on the frozen lake but broke through and that a “young child” died.

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“We were sadly reminded of how fast a fun activity can quickly turn into a tragedy,” police warned.

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“While the ice may look safe, as the mercury rises, the ice melts making it unsafe to be on.”

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Police are now assisting the BC Coroners Service with its investigation into the death.

 

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