UPDATE: 2:30 p.m.
A child is dead after allegedly being struck by a speed boat while riding an inflatable tube attached to a boat off Cates Park in North Vancouver.
North Vancouver RCMP confirmed on June 8 that an 11-year-old child died.
"Our sincerest condolences to the child’s family and friends as they deal with this tragic loss of life,” says Cpl. Mansoor Sahak.
A second child was airlifted to the hospital in critical condition. Police did not release the age of this child.
“Life-saving measures were applied to both children. Sadly, one child did not survive and was pronounced deceased at the scene," says Sahak.
The boat driver of the vessel that struck the inflatable tube was arrested on June 7 after the incident.
“Alcohol and speed may have been a factor in the collision, and as the investigation continues, officers will work to uncover all available evidence pointing to the cause of this collision,” says Sahak.
Witnesses have reached out to North Shore 蜜桃视频app saying they saw a boat driving at fast speeds in the area before the incident.
North Vancouver RCMP victim services is engaged and providing support to the family.
Anyone affected by this tragic incident and wishing to contact victim services can do so by calling 604-969-7540.
The boat driver is currently in custody as police continue their investigation.
ORIGINAL: 9 p.m.
One person is dead after a serious boat collision near Cates Park/Whey-ah-Wichen in North Vancouver on Saturday evening.
Witnesses saw six police cruisers, three ambulances and a police boat respond to the scene around 6:30 p.m. on June 7.
A source confirms with North Shore 蜜桃视频app that it was a fatal boat crash. BC Coroners Service was at the scene on Saturday evening and a boating tube was on the docks.
"I am shocked and saddened to hear of the tragic incident that occurred Saturday evening at Cates Park," said the District of North Vancouver's Mayor Mike Little.
North Vancouver RCMP said Cates Park boat launch is closed as police conduct their investigation.
"We are asking the public to avoid the area,” says a spokesperson.
BC Emergency Health Services responded with eight units including three primary care paramedics, two advanced care paramedics, a supervisor, the infant care team and a helicopter.
One patient was transported by air ambulance in a serious condition.
Maritime Forces Pacific spokesperson Acting Sub-Lt. Kim Wachockier said the Joint Rescue Coordination Centre was notified at 6:25 p.m. of a boating incident involving two pleasure crafts in the vicinity of North Vancouver.
First responders arrived on scene at 6:48 p.m. to assist.
“All assets stood down when the individuals in their vessels got to Cates Park,” says Wachockier.
JRCC tasked several response vessels including the Canadian Coast Guard lifeboat Loretto Sound, fast rescue craft Kitsilano 1 from Coast Guard Station Kitsilano, CCGS Moytel from Sea Island Hovercraft Base, Royal Canadian Marine Search and Rescue 2 from Deep Cove.
“We immediately dispatched our assets in the area,” says Wachockier. “Any response is a serious response from us.”
It is not clear at this time how many people were injured but sources say there were four people involved in the crash.
No further details are available at this time and this story will be updated. North Shore 蜜桃视频app has reached out to North Vancouver RCMP and BC Coroners Service.
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