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Snowmobile incident

Two snowmobilers die after breaking through the ice

Feb 23, 2026 | 3:49 PM

CHARLOTTE LAKE — The bodies of two snowmobilers were recovered over the weekend.

On Friday (Feb.20), Anahim Lake RCMP received a report that two snowmobilers had not been seen since February 17. While police were en route, neighbours initiated a search and located the couple deceased beneath the ice on Charlotte Lake.

Investigators believe the pair and their snowmobiles broke through the ice on February 17. Due to the delay in the couple being reported missing, the lake surface had time to refreeze, concealing the break in the ice.

On February 22, members of the RCMP Underwater Recovery Team with specialized ice‑diving training attended the scene and recovered both individuals.

The deceased have been identified as a 65‑year‑old man and a 58‑year‑old woman from 100 Mile House. Criminality is not believed to be a factor in these deaths. The BC Coroners Service has been notified and is continuing its investigation.

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“Variable temperatures significantly increase the risks associated with any activity on frozen lakes or rivers, and we urge everyone to use extreme caution,” says, Anahim Lake RCMP Detachment Commander, Sergeant Scott Clay. “Our thoughts are with the family and friends of the deceased during this difficult time.”