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Male Drowns in Harrison Hot Springs Lagoon

Emergency teams continue searching Harrison Lake Lagoon after a possible drowning prompted closure and response from multiple agencies, with the investigation ongoing as of Aug. 16.

  • On Saturday, Aug. 16, the Agassiz RCMP recovered a man presumed drowned in Harrison Lake Lagoon as the search remained active.
  • The Agassiz RCMP responded at about 11:20 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 15, after a report of a possible drowning at Harrison Lake Lagoon, prompting a closure request.
  • The Harrison Hot Springs Fire Department and RCMP attended the scene, warning the public to avoid the area around Harrison Lake Lagoon during the ongoing investigation.
  • The Village of Harrison Hot Springs announced the lagoon has reopened after Agassiz RCMP stated `We offer our sincerest condolences to the family and friends of the male` and confirmed no foul play is suspected.
  • This report by The Canadian Press first published Aug. 16, 2025, highlights how drownings can occur without signs of distress, underscoring the importance of safety awareness.
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Male drowns in Harrison Hot Springs lagoon

First responders recovered the body of a male who drowned in the lagoon in Harrison Hot Springs, B.C., on Saturday.

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Rescue crews recover drowning victim in Harrison Lagoon

The body of a person who had been presumed drowned in Harrison Lagoon has been located and recovered, the Agassiz RCMP said Saturday afternoon.

·Toronto, Canada
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Kitimat Northern SentinelKitimat Northern Sentinel
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Body of drowning victim recovered in Harrison Lagoon

Public asked to avoid the area around the lagoon

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Frightening Harrison Lake incident shows how drownings can happen without anyone in apparent distress

Watch Frightening Harrison Lake incident shows how drownings can happen without anyone in apparent distress Video Online, on GlobalNews.ca

·Toronto, Canada
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Winnipeg Free PressWinnipeg Free Press
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Police investigate drowning at Harrison Lake Lagoon, one person found deceased

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·Winnipeg, Canada
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Energetic CityEnergetic City

Police investigate drowning at Harrison Lake Lagoon, one person found deceased – Energeticcity.ca

HARRISON HOT SPRINGS — RCMP say they’ve recovered the remains of a man who was presumed to have drowned in a lagoon at the village of Harrison Hot Springs, about 130 kilometres east of Vancouver. Mounties in Agassiz, B.C., say officers responded to the Harrison Lagoon at about 11:20 p.m. on Friday after receiving a report of a possible drowning. RCMP says police officers, crews from the Harrison Hot Springs Fire Department and search and rescue …

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Winnipeg Free Press broke the news in Winnipeg, Canada on Saturday, August 16, 2025.
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