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Possible cliff-jumping death investigated at North Vancouver’s Lynn Canyon Park

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Death at Twin Falls in Lynn Canyon park
First responders were called to Twin Falls on Sunday after a person cliff jumping went into the water and failed to resurface. – Aug 24, 2020

The BC Coroners Service is investigating a sudden death in an area of Vancouver’s North Shore known for cliff-jumping.

First responders were called to Lynn Canyon Park on Sunday evening. Sources told Global News a person was jumping at Twin Falls when they failed to resurface.

The BC Coroners Service said it’s too early to speculate on the cause of death.

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RCMP are also investigating.

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Lynn Canyon has long been a popular spot for cliff-jumping.

Last summer, nearly a dozen first responders rescued a young woman from the waters near the Lynn Canyon Suspension Bridge after she was injured while cliff-diving.

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Warning signs are posted throughout the area to warn the public of the dangers.

— With files from Sean Boynton

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