1 person missing persons after boat capsizes near Nitinat Narrows

On May 19 2022, just after 8:00p.m. the Lake Cowichan RCMP was notified after reports of an overturned boat near Nitinat Narrows.

Lake Cowichan RCMP frontline members attended the nearest boat launch and found that members of the Ditidaht community had already launched boats to assist, after being contacted by the Canadian Coast Guard.

Through investigation it was learned that the boat was carrying 3 persons on board. Two survivors were located by the Coast Guard, and one man remains unaccounted for.

The two survivors that were located by the Coast Guard were initially take to Port Renfrew, and then transported to a larger center for further medical treatment said BC RCMP Division Media Relations Officer Sergeant Chris Manseau The Lake Cowichan RCMP continue to liaise with their Search and Rescue partners who continue searching for the missing man

Currently Parks Canada, along with RCMP Air 8 helicopter is patrolling the area searching for the missing man.

"The Lake Cowichan RCMP want to thank all of the volunteers and partners who immediately offered to assist, and continue to so. Their efforts, local knowledge and ability to jump in at a moments notice to assist in situations like this are truly appreciated" Manseau added

The Lake Cowichan RCMP request anyone who may have information on this incident, or saw the boat earlier on May 19th to contact the detachment at (250) 749-6668