News Items tag as: Drowning

Man presumed drowned in Kamloops still missing; loved ones want closure
August 08, 2024 - 7:00 AM

A man from Red Deer, Alberta, who was presumed drowned after being swept away in the North Thompson River last month, is still missing.
'These deaths are preventable': Kamloops man pushing for river risk awareness after tragic drownings
August 01, 2024 - 4:30 PM

A Kamloops man who saved a drowning international student has no intention of stopping his efforts to raise awareness of river safety in the Tournament Capital.
'I thought he’d drown me': Kamloops man to be awarded for act of bravery
July 29, 2024 - 7:00 PM

Kamloops resident Rob Griffiths will be presented with a Certificate of Commendation by Kamloops Fire Rescue for his live-saving efforts of two people who were struggling in the Thompson River earlier this month.
SWEPT AWAY: Another near river drowning in Kamloops prompts call for action
July 24, 2024 - 7:00 AM

Sarah Pringle was enjoying an evening swim at Riverside Park in Kamloops last week when she heard someone yelling and looked up to see a young man clinging to a pillar in the river, just outside the roped off public swim area.
Search continues for Alberta man presumed drowned in Kamloops
July 17, 2024 - 1:52 PM

The search for a 50-year-old Alberta, man presumed drowned in the North Thompson River in Kamloops, continued today.
Kamloops man saves swimmer drowning in Thompson River
July 11, 2024 - 7:00 PM

Rob Griffiths is still emotionally shaken up and not able to sleep properly after saving a drowning man from the Thompson River near the Kamloops airport earlier this week.
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News Items tag as: Drowning

Man presumed drowned in Kamloops still missing; loved ones want closure

'These deaths are preventable': Kamloops man pushing for river risk awareness after tragic drownings

'I thought he’d drown me': Kamloops man to be awarded for act of bravery

SWEPT AWAY: Another near river drowning in Kamloops prompts call for action

Search continues for Alberta man presumed drowned in Kamloops

Kamloops man saves swimmer drowning in Thompson River

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