Kamloops organizations join forces to promote river safety messaging
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KAMLOOPS — Kamloops-and-area residents are being reminded about the dangers of the Thompson Rivers, and officials say this weekend’s crash on Schubert Drive is a reminder of how quickly tragedy can set in.
As the days get longer and more people head outside, the City of Kamloops says people will notice new signs at riverfront parks throughout the city. Those signs will remind people to stay vigilant around moving water.
“The Thompson River is the deadliest river in British Columbia. We have tragedies every year on it,” Kamloops Fire Rescue (KFR) life safety educator Josh Cowen told CFJC Today. “KFR, Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc, the City of Kamloops, RCMP and Kamloops Search and Rescue, we’re all trying to come together and get more educational pieces out on the risk associated with the rivers.”
