Young man loses consciousness while swimming at Cultus Lake Sunday night: Chilliwack RCMP

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The Cultus Lake Community Facebook group said the person who required medical treatment was a young man who was successfully rescued.

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“This is a cautionary tale for anyone visiting the Lake,” the community group wrote on Facebook. It encouraged people to supervise young children or weaker swimmers by staying within arm’s reach; eliminate distractions by putting away cell phones and avoiding reading while watching water; designate a water watcher when swimming with a group; and wear life jackets when on boats, paddleboards or jet skis.

The Cultus Lake Community Association also encourages people to learn CPR, use the buddy system, know natural water hazards, and take formal swimming lessons.

“Formal lessons can drastically reduce drowning risks for people of all ages,” Cultus Lake Community wrote.

Cultus Lake has sadly been the site of multiple drownings over the years.

Less than a year ago, a man drowned at Cultus Lake after he was reportedly under water for approximately 10 minutes. 

In August 2023, the body of a 22-year-old Surrey man was recovered after he drowned.