Search for popular Vernon teacher enters new phase

LUMBY, B.C. — Vernon Search and Rescue are standing down for now in the search on Mabel Lake for 58 year old teacher John Keeley.

The search for the popular math instructor at Vernon Secondary, has been turned over to RCMP Dive Team, but not before an extensive search by both RCMP and Vernon Search and Rescue.

Search Manager Pete Wise says there were three SAR teams on the water, while RCMP had a boat, dog team and a helicopter, as well as a fixed wing aircraft.

RCMP say an underwater recovery team is in the area. Wise says Search and Rescue are available to assist on a moment’s notice.