The body of a 27-year-old man was recovered from White Lake on July 29, after he went missing while swimming the day prior. (Lachlan Labere-Salmon Arm Observer)

RCMP confirm drowning at White Lake north of Salmon Arm

Incident reported to have occurred at community park

  • Jul. 29, 2021 12:00 a.m.
  • News

Salmon Arm RCMP have confirmed a person drowned at White Lake on Wednesday, July 28.

A witness reports the incident occurred near the dock at Hugh Road Community Park – White Lake Beach.

Police are expected to release more information about the incident later today.

Editor’s note: The above story has been corrected with information that can be found here.

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