By Greg Fry

Clearwater RCMP seek woman who fell into river from trestle bridge

May 15, 2018 | 9:38 AM

KAMLOOPS — The search continues for a woman who fell into Mad River near Highway 5 north of Vavenby over the weekend.

Police say 31 year old Kristi Lavalee of Regina reportedly fell into the river just before 9:00 p.m. on May 11. She had been hiking with her 36 year old boyfriend, also from Regina.

Clearwater RCMP, Search and Rescue, BC Ambulance and Victim Services all responded.

“Patrols and searches along the riverbank, from the location where the female was last seen to the railroad bridge over the North Thompson River approximately two kilometres to the south, were conducted but were not successful in locating the woman,” reads a police news release. “An RCMP helicopter was also dispatched to aid in the search with negative results so far.”

Police say aerial searches are continuing though ground searches are too treacherous at this time due to the rapidly flowing rivers.

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“Initial reports indicate that the woman was on the lower portion of the old Highway 5 trestle bridge when she slipped and fell into the Mad River running below,” says Sgt. Grant Simpson, Clearwater RCMP detachment commander. “We are continuing our search and ask anyone in the area who may see something in the river or along the banks to contact the RCMP immediately.”