RCMP called to sudden death of Summerland teen

SUMMERLAND – RCMP are investigating the sudden death of a Summerland teen.

Police were called to assist B.C. Ambulance paramedics at a Summerland area home just after 7 a.m. today, April 4, according to an RCMP media release.

The cause of death has yet to be determined, but early indications are it was not due to suspicious circumstances, police say.

“Our thoughts and condolences are with this young person’s family and friends as they face the tragic loss of their loved one,” Sgt. Tear Faulkner of the Summerland RCMP says in the release.

The B.C. Coroners Service will be supported by Summerland RCMP in the ongoing investigation.

The identity of the deceased is not being released, and no further information is being released at this time.


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I have been looking for news in the South Okanagan - SImilkameen for 20 years, having turned a part time lifelong interest into a full time profession. After five years publishing a local newsletter, several years working as a correspondent / stringer for several local newspapers and seven years as editor of a Similkameen weekly newspaper, I joined iNFOnews.ca in 2014. My goal in the news industry has always been to deliver accurate and interesting articles about local people and places. My interest in the profession is life long - from my earliest memories of grade school, I have enjoyed writing.
As an airborne geophysical surveyor I travelled extensively around the globe, conducting helicopter borne mineral surveys.
I also spent several years at an Okanagan Falls based lumber mill, producing glued-wood laminated products.
As a member of the Kaleden community, I have been involved in the Kaleden Volunteer Fire Department for 22 years, and also serve as a trustee on the Kaleden Irrigation District board.
I am currently married to my wife Judy, of 26 years. We are empty-nesters who enjoy living in Kaleden with our Welsh Terrier, Angus, and cat, Tibbs.
Our two daughters, Meagan and Hayley, reside in Richmond and Victoria, respectively.

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