News release
Missing father, hero found
July 23, 2026
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Kamloops, British Columbia
From: Kamloops RCMP
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File: 2026-10813
A man who was last seen being swept away in the North Thompson River, has been found following the recent discovery of his remains.
On July 12, 2024, just after 3:00 p.m., frontline Kamloops RCMP officers were called to area of the North Thompson River near the Tournament Capitol Ranch for a report that a man had been caught in the river.
Stan Cappis, and a friend had been at the river when they jumped in to rescue two youth. Despite search efforts by Kamloops RCMP officers, Police Dog Services, Air Services, Forensic Identification Section along with Kamloops Fire Rescue and Kamloops Search and Rescue, Stan was not located.
“On July 16, 2026, remains found were positively identified as the human remains belonging to Stan Cappis,” states Corporal Dana Napier, spokesperson for the Kamloops RCMP Detachment. “In consultation with family members we are releasing his name to the public given the high level of engagement from the community in their continued efforts to look for Stan.” “We hope this discovery can bring a small amount of closure to family and friends.”
The Kamloops RCMP Detachment offers condolences to the family and friends of Stan Cappis.