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A man has drowned in Okanagan Lake.
Police said the 53-year-old was spotted swimming by himself near the shore off Okanagan Lake Beach in Penticton yesterday at about 1 pm.
He then disappeared from view, witnesses told the RCMP, until he was seen again shortly after “appearing to be in distress.”
A bystander then walked into the water, brought the man back onto the shore and began CPR.
“Unfortunately, the swimmer, a local Penticton resident, wasn’t able to be resuscitated and later passed away in hospital.” said Cst. James Grandy.
“Our thoughts and prayers go out to the man’s family and loved ones during this difficult time.”
The BC Coroners Service is investigating the death alongside police.
The man’s identity will not be released, officials said.
Witnesses have been asked to call the Penticton RCMP at 250-492-4300.
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