The third hiker of three has been located deceased after the group fell while hiking Meachen Creek Falls.
On Sept. 1, Kimberley RCMP were alerted by a GPS SOS that three hikers went over Meachen Creek Falls. Frontline officers responded and located a 68-year-old woman deceased approximately halfway down the falls, while the remaining two were not immediately recovered.
The body of a 35-year-old woman was located and recovered the following day.
Since then, a 35-year-old man was located and confirmed deceased.
All three people were Mexican Citizens.
Kimberley RCMP would like to thank the efforts and hours put forth by a collaborating team of Kimberley RCMP Members, RCMP Police Dog Services, RCMP Drone Operations, RCMP Dive Team, BC Ambulance and Coroner Services, Victim Services, Big Horn Helicopters and the many teams of Search and Rescue members.
“Their efforts and skill have been appreciated by visiting members of the deceased family.” said Kimberley RCMP.
“Our thoughts are with the family and friends of the deceased.”
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