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Body found in Okanagan Lake, closing Kelowna's City Park

Body found in Okanagan Lake, closing Kelowna's City Park

CBC02-06-2025
RCMP have closed off a large part of Kelowna, B.C.'s City Park after a body was discovered in Okanagan Lake Monday morning.
A large police presence has been on the scene since about 7:45 a.m. PT, with tape and visibility barriers preventing public entry to the popular beachfront in the city's downtown.
A police boat and dive team is also present.
Cpl. Allison Konsmo says there is no danger to pubic safety, but they are asking for members of the public to stay away from the area.
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