Man dies while snowmobiling

Mar 5, 2018 | 8:29 AM

VERNON — A Lumby man has died while snowmobiling in the backcountry.

Police received an emergency spot activation in the area of Mabel Lake near Lumby Sunday for a male who reportedly lost control of his snowmobile and landed in a creek.

The man was with a group of friends, who attempted to assist, but the  man died of his injuries.

“Sadly, despite the efforts of those performing CPR on scene, the male succumbed to his injuries,” says Cst. Kelly Brett. “This tragic event serves as yet another reminder of the risks associated to backcountry sports, regardless of your level of expertise and training.”