Image: North Vancouver RCMP / Mounties in North Vancouver say RCMP members and North Vancouver search and rescue personnel were activated Sunday (Oct. 20) after receiving a call about kayakers who had capsized on the Seymour River.

By Mike Vanden Bosch

Kayakers rescued

Lower Mainland kayakers require rescue after capsizing Sunday

Oct 21, 2024 | 10:12 AM

NORTH VANCOUVER — Mounties in North Vancouver say RCMP members and North Vancouver search and rescue personnel were activated Sunday (Oct. 20) after receiving a call about kayakers who had capsized on the Seymour River.

According to a brief social media post from police, North Vancouver RCMP says authorities responded to a call for assistance on the Seymour River. RCMP and a SAR boat, in addition to frontline RCMP members using a remotely piloted aircraft system, or drone, were able to successfully rescue the individuals.

Police issued a gently worded reminder urging people to avoid waterways during unpredictable weather.

“Given the extreme and unpredictable conditions on our waterways, we urge the public to stay clear for their own safety,” North Vancouver RCMP said.

North Shore Rescue, among the busiest SAR teams in all of British Columbia, said Saturday it was assisting the North Shore Emergency Management Office with flooding related evacuations and related duties.

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Similarly, North Van RCMP expressed thanks to all the officers and first responders who worked tirelessly over the weekend responding to emergencies in North Vancouver due to the heavy rains.

Image: North Vancouver RCMP / North Vancouver Mounties stand in ankle-deep rains over the weekend after heavy rains impacted the North Shore.