Squamish RCMP continue response to serious boat incident in Squamish Valley

November 13, 2026 - Squamish, British Columbia
From: Squamish RCMP

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Squamish RCMP File # 2026-10050

On November 12, 2026, at approximately 1:52 p.m., Squamish RCMP responded to a boat incident in the Squamish Valley involving multiple individuals.

At this time, two people have been confirmed deceased and one person remains missing. All other individuals involved are accounted for.

Due to elevated water levels and challenging weather conditions, search, rescue and recovery efforts on November 12 were extremely difficult and unsafe for emergency responders. As a result, search, rescue and recovery operations are continuing today.

This remains a time-sensitive and complex response. Squamish RCMP have enlisted the assistance of Squamish Search and Rescue, RCMP Air Services, the Lower Mainland District Integrated Emergency Response Team (LMD IERT), the RCMP Underwater Recovery Team (URT), and West Coast Marine Services.

"The weather and river conditions have played a significant role in the response efforts," said Cpl. Ashley MacKay of the Squamish RCMP. "This is a very dynamic and evolving incident, and the safety of responders and the public remains paramount," added MacKay. "Weather patterns, water levels, and river conditions can change rapidly, and those factors are being continuously assessed as search and recovery efforts continue. We are asking the public to stay off the water at this time due to dangerous flow rates and debris throughout the river systems."

No further information will be released at this time.

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