RCMP Rescue 11 People From Overturned Canoe in Burrard Inlet
Officers and rescue divers pulled the group aboard RCMP vessels after some occupants struggled in cold water, police said.
- On Sunday, July 5, 2026, the RCMP Tactical Marine Operations Group rescued 11 people from an overturned canoe in Burrard Inlet near Ambleside Beach, West Vancouver, responding to a distress call at 3:30 p.m.
- While en route, the RCMP coordinated with West Vancouver Police Department and Emergency Health Services; officers found 11 people, including several youth, clinging to the large overturned vessel.
- Police added that "due to the condition of some occupants who were experiencing difficulty remaining afloat," a tactical rescue diver assisted in the effort. Divers confirmed no one remained trapped beneath the canoe before towing it to shore.
- All 11 people were safely rescued and brought onto RCMP vessels; medical assessments determined some victims suffered from cold water exposure, though no major injuries occurred.
- Cpl. stated the incident demonstrates "how quickly a day on the water can turn into an emergency," emphasizing that properly fitted life jackets significantly increase survival and safety.
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Indo-Canadian Voice BC RCMP group rescues 11 people from overturned canoe in Burrard Inlet (with video) posted by: Rattan Mall OFFICERS with the RCMP Tactical Marine Operations Group (TMOG) and officers deployed to the Vancouver area as part of security operations during FIFA World Cup 2026 Vancouver activities, rescued 11 people from the waters of Burrard Inlet after responding to a distress call involving an overturned canoe. On Sunday, July 5…
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