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Police have recovered the body of a Burnaby man who drowned in Buntzen Lake

The body of a Burnaby man who drowned in Buntzen Lake on Tuesday has been found. First responders were called to the popular Lower Mainland lake around 4 p.m. yesterday following reports of a 47-year-old man in distress in the water.
Buntzen Lake
A rowing centre is being proposed for Buntzen Lake.

The body of a Burnaby man who drowned in Buntzen Lake on Tuesday has been found.

First responders were called to the popular Lower Mainland lake around 4 p.m. yesterday following reports of a 47-year-old man in distress in the water. Coquitlam RCMP say the man’s family called for help when they saw the man disappear under the water.

By the time emergency crews arrived at the scene, the man had drowned. The RCMP dive team was sent in, and on Wednesday Mounties announced they had recovered the victim’s body.

Foul play is not suspected. Police described the man as a “non-swimmer.”

“Our victim services are doing all they can to help to help the family through this heart-breaking time, Coquitlam RCMP Cpl. Michael McLaughlin said in a press release. “Buntzen Lake is a great place to cool off in hot weather, but it has steep drop-offs just metres from the shoreline. We encourage everyone to use their best judgement and strongly assess their swimming level whenever they enter the water.”