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Penticton RCMP and BC Coroners Service investigating Okanagan Lake drowning

A 53-year-old man drowned in Okanagan Lake on Monday. Global News

A 53-year-old Penticton man drowned in Okanagan Lake on Monday, according to Penticton RCMP.

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Witnesses say they observed the man swimming by himself near the shore, but quickly disappeared from view.

The man was then spotted, seemingly in distress.

A witness entered the water and was able to bring the man onto shore, where they then began cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).

“Unfortunately, the swimmer, a local Penticton resident, wasn’t able to be resuscitated and later passed away in hospital,” said Const. James Grandy, a Penticton RCMP spokesperson. 

“Our thoughts and prayers go out to the man’s family and loved ones during this difficult time.”

Once on scene, emergency crews continued life-saving efforts while he was being transported to hospital.

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The B.C. Coroners Service is also investigating the man’s death. 

Due to the privacy of the deceased, neither organization will be releasing or confirming his identity. 

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