Nanaimo RCMP warn public about water safety after 2 unrelated drownings - BERITAJA

Nanaimo RCMP is informing group about h2o information aft 2 unrelated drownings successful the community.

On Wednesday, May 20, conscionable earlier 6 p.m., constabulary responded to a study for a well-being cheque of an big female astatine Departure Bay Beach.

Nanaimo Search and Rescue (NSAR), 2 craft from 442 Rescue Squadron (CFB Comox), Nanaimo Harbour Patrol, and RCMP officers each responded.

At about 9 p.m., a deceased female was located adjacent Departure Bay Beach, constabulary said.

Despite life-saving efforts by first responders, she was pronounced deceased. Foul play is not suspected, constabulary confirmed.

While the hunt for the missing female was underway, constabulary received a study astatine about 7:30 p.m. of an big man who appeared to beryllium successful distress while swimming successful the vicinity of the 1200 artifact of Stewart Avenue.

Police, Nanaimo Fire Rescue, BCEHS, and Nanaimo Harbour Patrol responded and were capable to propulsion the man from the water, but contempt life-saving measures, he could not beryllium resuscitated and was pronounced deceased astatine the scene, constabulary added.

Early indications propose nary foul play, and the circumstances are being examined successful conjunction pinch the BC Coroners Service.

“Both incidents were witnessed by various members of the public,” R/Const. Gary O’Brien of the Nanaimo RCMP said successful a statement.

“Witnessing a abrupt aesculapian emergency aliases nonaccomplishment of life could person a important affectional impact, moreover for those not straight involved. Anyone who whitethorn beryllium struggling by what they saw aliases knowledgeable is encouraged to activity support.

“Nanaimo RCMP Victim Services is disposable to supply confidential assistance and could beryllium reached astatine 250-755-3100.”