Bystanders help rescue man in lake

A man who was saved from drowning in Okanagan Lake remains in hospital in Kelowna.

“On August 18, 2019 at 4:11 p.m., RCMP were called upon to assist B.C. Emergency Health Services who were responding to the beach in Kelowna City Park after a swimmer was pulled from the waters of Okanagan Lake. Police have learned that bystanders jumped into action when a woman screamed that a man was drowning and in need of help,” said Jesse O’Donaghey of Kelowna RCMP.

Police said a couple of beach goers reportedly located the adult male swimmer on the bottom of the lake and managed to pull him to shore

“The man’s rescuers were joined by other members of the public who immediately started life saving measures.”

Emergency medical crews took over CPR at the scene and rushed the victim to hospital in serious but stable condition.

“The victims condition has since worsened and he remains in hospital at this time,” added O’Donaghey.

Anyone who witnessed the incident and have not yet spoken to police you are asked to call the Kelowna RCMP at 250-762-3300.