Based on coverage from CBC, The Toronto Star, Times Colonist, and Winnipeg Free Press.
Two people are missing after falling off their paddleboards on Browning Lake at Murrin Provincial Park near Squamish, B.C., according to the Sea to Sky RCMP. Search crews were called in Saturday afternoon and were back on the water Sunday as the search continued.
The incident has also affected access along a busy stretch of the Sea-to-Sky corridor. Murrin Provincial Park remains closed, and drivers on Highway 99 have been warned to expect delays.
Browning Lake paddleboard incident near Squamish
Sea to Sky RCMP say they received a report around 3 p.m. Saturday that two people had fallen from their paddleboards on Browning Lake and did not resurface. Police have not released the identities of the missing people in the information provided so far.
Browning Lake sits inside Murrin Provincial Park, a popular stop just off Highway 99. The park is a familiar break point for locals and visitors heading between Metro Vancouver, Squamish and Whistler, especially on weekends, which helps explain why the response has drawn so much attention.
Sea to Sky RCMP search resumes Sunday
The search involved multiple agencies. RCMP say officers responded along with RCMP Air Services, working alongside Squamish Search and Rescue, Squamish Fire Rescue and park rangers.
By Sunday, RCMP spokesperson Cpl. Katrina Boehmer said searchers had resumed efforts. The basic timeline is consistent across reports: the call came in mid-afternoon Saturday, and crews continued into the next day.
RCMP are asking anyone who has information about what happened to contact police. Beyond that, there have been no public details shared in the source material about what led to the fall or what conditions were like on the lake at the time.
Murrin Provincial Park closure and access
Murrin Provincial Park is closed while the investigation and search continue, RCMP say. Boehmer described the park as about two kilometres north of Britannia Beach and about nine kilometres south of Squamish, placing it right along a high-traffic section of the Sea-to-Sky Highway.
For people who had planned a stop at Murrin, that closure means no access to the lake area while crews are operating. RCMP also noted that more regular updates about the status of the park are available through BC Parks.
Highway 99 delays near Sea-to-Sky corridor
The emergency response has spilled over onto Highway 99. DriveBC reported traffic delays and a partial lane closure near the park, with drivers told to expect delays and watch for crews on scene.
That matters because Highway 99 is the main artery through the corridor. Even a partial lane closure can back things up quickly, particularly on weekend afternoons and evenings when travellers are moving between Vancouver and Squamish or Whistler.
For now, the key takeaways for residents and travellers are straightforward: the search is ongoing, the park remains closed, and anyone driving through should be ready for slowdowns and follow directions from crews in the area.
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