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Kelowna RCMP
By Vernon Matters Staff
RCMP launch drowning prevention campaign

Okanagan Lake deaths spark safety reminder

Jul 15, 2026 | 11:03 AM

National Drowning Prevention Week gets underway Sunday, and Kelowna RCMP is kicking off the campaign at Boyce-Gyro Beach Park.

The reminder comes after three deaths on Okanagan Lake in less than three weeks, including a July 6th incident near Mushroom Beach where a person later died after being taken to hospital.

RCMP say wearing a lifejacket, staying sober and being prepared can help prevent more tragedies on the water.

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