New data also shows 51 people have drowned in the Fraser River in the last decade.
The BC Coroners Service has revealed that Harrison Lake is the second deadliest lake in the province for drowning deaths.
"Our report gives great clarity to the many dangers that water can hold. In 2023, just seven of those who died were not from B.C., so we hope both residents and visitors will take extra steps to enjoy water-based activities safely,” says McNamee. Most of the deaths occurred in rivers or lakes. The BC Coroners Service found that people were boating , falling into the water or swimming . The largest number of drownings in 2023 occurred on Vancouver Island with 32 people; 24 people died in the Interior; and 20 people died in the Fraser Valley.
Lenea Grace, executive director of Lifesaving Society BC and Yukon, says it is crucial to stay WaterSmart in, on and around the water.
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