Penticton RCMP Cpl. Laurie Rock (right) along with Cst. Chris Hipolito are part of the Community Safety & Enforcement Team patrolling Skaha Lake this summer.

Penticton RCMP Cpl. Laurie Rock (right) along with Cst. Chris Hipolito are part of the Community Safety & Enforcement Team patrolling Skaha Lake this summer.

Marine rescue boat on Okanagan Lake in apparent search

A heavy layer of smoke has significantly reduced visibility on the lake.

  • Aug. 20, 2018 12:00 a.m.

An RCMP rescue boat and helicopter have been seen at points across Okanagan Lake tonight, and it’s believed they are in search of a seadoo that had not checked in since 8: 05 p.m.

Initially they were at The Lagoons and later they were seen near Peachland.

A heavy layer of smoke has significantly reduced visibility on the lake.

More to come.

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