70-year-old dies after kayak overturns in Deep Cove

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On Saturday, there was a tragic incident in Deep Cove where a kayak overturned, resulting in the death of a 70-year-old man, according to the North Vancouver RCMP, as reported by CityNews.

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The kayak was carrying a father and son when it flipped. Staff Sgt. Doug Trousdell mentioned that it was a double kayak, and the father, who was 70, unfortunately passed away. The son was rescued by first responders.

Trousdell added that the BC Coroners’ Service is now handling the matter.

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  1. Steve 2 years ago

    Yup….no respect for the true nature of boating in BC…..well done sir

    1. Bonnie Collins 2 years ago

      Really? What a sarcastic remark. Not kind and a very strange way to look at it……

    2. Will 2 years ago

      What does that mean?

    3. sam 2 years ago

      Wow, have some respect.

    4. Deep Cove Gal 2 years ago

      Wow , pretty terrible comment Steve UNLESS you know all the facts!

  2. Tragic Incident in Deep Cove – North Shore Daily Post – North Shore Daily Post 2 years ago

    […] As the weekend unfolded, a somber event occurred in Deep Cove as a kayak mishap claimed the life of a 70-year-old individual, as confirmed by the North Vancouver RCMP and reported by CityNews. Read more details at https://thenorthshorelocal.com/70-year-old-dies-after-kayak-overturns-in-deep-cove/. […]

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