By Greg Fry

Fisherman swept away

Fisherman swept away in Kitimat River

Jun 10, 2019 | 8:29 AM

KITIMAT, B.C. — Update: RCMP in Kitimat say the body of the 21-year-old man swept away in the Kitimat River was recovered at around 9 a.m. this morning (June 10).

“Kitimat RCMP understand that losing a relative, friend, co-worker unexpectedly is not easy and those suffering from such loss are encouraged to reach out and speak to family or friends,” says Kitimat RCMP Cst. Kurtis Fink.

“Kitimat RCMP Victim Services can also provide access to services and programs available to help someone cope with grief.
You can contact Kitimat Victim Services by phone at 250-632-7111 or Kitimat Victim Services.”

The name of the deceased will not be released.

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Earlier: The search is on for a fisherman who was swept away in the Kitimat River over the weekend.

Kitimat RCMP Cst. Kurtis Fink says the incident occurred just before 6 p.m. on Saturday night (June 8) approximately eight kilometres north of Kitimat at the end of “Powerline Road.”

“Kitimat RCMP along with RCMP dive team, Kitimat ground search and rescue, Terrace Search and Rescue/Swiftwater teams, Kitimat Fire/Rescue, local helicopter and Kitimat Victim Services have been active in the investigation,” he says.

“Kitimat RCMP are advising that with the rains and melting snowpack in the mountains, water levels are rising, creating stronger currents and deeper water. Please consider wearing flotation devices while fishing in the river.”

At the request of the family, the name of the missing person, a 21-year-old male, will not be released at this time.

Mounties are also asking for the public’s help in allowing emergency crews to work safely and for anyone with any information to contact the Kitimat RCMP at (250)632-7111.