Vancouver Wreck Beach drowning presumed after unsuccessful search

April 18, 2025, 2:20 pm

Vancouver authorities report that a swimmer at Wreck Beach, who was observed struggling in the water, is now presumed drowned after an extensive search was abandoned at dusk. The incident occurred at the popular beach, prompting immediate emergency response; however, deteriorating light conditions forced officials to conclude the search. Investigators are reviewing the circumstances leading up to the presumed drowning as community members await additional details regarding the tragic event.


theglobeandmail.com / Search for missing swimmer off Vancouver’s Wreck Beach ‘stood down’ after body found

Mounties say the body matches the description of the missing Wreck Beach swimmer

thestar.com / Swimmer at Vancouver's Wreck Beach presumed drowned after search unsuccessful

VANCOUVER - Police say a man is missing after swimming at Vancouver's Wreck Beach and is presumed drowned after an extensive search was called off due to darkness.

globalnews.ca / Man missing, presumed drowned near Wreck Beach in Vancouver

Mounties said that around 3 p.m. they received a report of a man who was in the water off Wreck Beach yelling for help and struggling to swim.


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