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By James Peters

Bastion Mountain

Shuswap teenager dies in apparent hiking accident

Apr 22, 2025 | 4:07 PM

SALMON ARM, B.C. — RCMP in the Shuswap say a teenaged boy lost his life in a hiking accident Monday (April 21).

In a news release, Staff Sgt. Simon Scott of Salmon Arm RCMP says the tragic incident happened on Bastion Mountain just before 6:00 p.m.

Scott says the 17-year-old boy was walking ahead of two friends when he disappeared near the top of a 200-foot cliff.

Investigators believe he slipped and fell. The father of one of the boy’s friends found him at the base of the cliff and he was not responsive.

While Search and Rescue volunteers reached the victim by rappelling down the cliffside, there was nothing they could do to save him.

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“This is another tragic event that will greatly affect our community,” said Scott. “We’re deeply saddened by the tragic loss of a young life. Our thoughts and heartfelt condolences go out to the family, friends, and all those impacted by this devastating event.”

Scott notes the BC Coroners Service is also investigating the incident.