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Tragic Accident

Shuswap woman drowns in Mara Lake

Jul 6, 2021 | 11:34 AM

SICAMOUS, B.C. — RCMP say a Sicamous resident drowned while swimming in Mara Lake Monday night (July 5).

Emergency responders rushed to the lake near Swansea Point at about 10:00 p.m. Monday, with reports of a swimmer going under the surface.

The 42-year-old woman had been swimming with a friend when she went under the water.

The friend managed to find her under the water and bring her to the shore.