Woman, 22, dies after hiking accident north of Squamish: RCMP
SQUAMISH — A B.C. RCMP spokesperson has confirmed that a 22-year-old female has died after falling from a slack line at Chek Canyon Recreation Area north of Squamish.
According to a statement from B.C. RCMP Sgt. Vanessa Munn, Squamish RCMP and other first responders were dispatched Friday following a fatality at a popular climbing area. Mounties in Squamish were advised on Friday, May 16 at 12:34 p.m. that a female fell from a slack line at Chek Canyon Recreation Area. First responders attended the scene where the 22-year-old female was confirmed to be deceased.
Squamish Search and Rescue was asked to assist with the recovery due to the difficulty of reaching the area at the bottom of the canyon.
BC Coroners service has been activated and will be conducting an investigation into the fatality.
