North Vancouver RCMP have recovered the body of a deceased kayaker from the Capilano River. The 48-year-old man from North Vancouver was by himself in the water.
“Our condolences to family and friends,” from the North Vancouver RCMP on Twitter.
The search for a “kayaker in distress” on the Capilano River became a recovery operation amid high water on Monday.
The recovered effort was delayed over night because the river was too swollen.
The North Vancouver RCMP initially said “multiple agencies” were involved in a search, and that water levels and volume were at “extreme levels.”
Police later updated the situation and said they were trying to recover someone.
But then even the recovery mission was called off and resumed this morning.
The search came amid heavy rain conditions in Metro Vancouver and some surrounding areas.
Environment Canada warned that a “moisture-laden frontal system” would continue to bring rain to the northern parts of Metro Vancouver, as well as Howe Sound and the Fraser Valley.
The agency warned that heavy downpours can “cause flash floods and water pooling on roads.”
North Shore Rescue said it had members on the scene at the lower Capilano River for a “river rescue.”
The rescue organization later said all further updates would come from the RCMP.
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