Man drowns in jet boating incident on Nechako

Sep 3, 2024 | 9:27 AM

PRINCE GEORGE — Prince George RCMP confirm a man drowned in the Nechako River near Isle Pierre over the weekend.

Police say the man was out on his jet boat when the tragedy occurred on Saturday. No other information has been released.

According to the BC Coroners Service, 101 people died by accidental drowning in BC in 2023 with drownings most common during the summer months.