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By James Peters

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.

B.C. Ambulance attendants and Eagle Valley rescue personnel performed CPR on the woman, but were unable to revive her.

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RCMP say the death is not believed to be suspicious and the B.C. Coroners Service will investigate.