Kamloops man drowns in South Thompson River

Jul 2, 2017 | 8:35 AM

KAMLOOPS —  A Kamloops man has drowned in the South Thompson River.

Sergeant Darren Michels confirmed a 25-year-old man was found dead in the river at around 11:30 a.m. Sunday.

The discovery was made by the RCMP Underwater Recovery Team.

RCMP say the man was attempting to get out of the water at a private dock when he fell into the river and went under Saturday afternoon.