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January 24, 2020 (Vol. 45 No. 8)
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Living languages: A new exhibit, on loan to White Rock from the Royal BC Museum, aims to inspire an appreciation for the wealth of Indigenous languages spoken throughout the province. › see page A11
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Boundary Bay rescue ‘serves as important reminder’ to boaters
Pair pulled from vessel after 911 call Tracy Holmes Staff reporter
A 55-year-old man was killed after he was struck by a vehicle on the 18800-block of 24 Avenue. The licence plate has been obscured by PAN. (Aaron Hinks photo)
Police are asking for dash-cam footage after a 55-year-old man died in Campbell Heights Wednesday
Pedestrian struck, killed on 24 Ave. Tracy Holmes Staff reporter
Police are investigating following the death of a pedestrian Wednesday morning in South Surrey’s Campbell Heights neighbourhood. Emergency crews were seen racing to the area of 24 Avenue near 188 Street just after 7 a.m. Jan. 22. At the scene, one person could be seen in the middle of the road receiving CPR. In a news release issued just after 9:30 a.m.,
police confirmed a 55-year-old man had died in the collision. “Despite all attempts to revive the man, he succumbed to his injuries,” the release stated. The Mounties’ Integrated Collision Analysis Reconstruction Services unit was deployed, and officers remained at the scene for several hours investigating. A white tent was erected over an area in front of a west-facing white pickup truck. Yellow police tape surrounded the scene, and a pair of black shoes could be seen
scattered on the road nearby. The driver of the vehicle involved remained at the scene, the release added. Surrey RCMP’s Criminal Collision Investigation Team is leading the investigation. Police have asked for anyone with dashcam footage or other information that could assist investigators to call the Surrey detachment at 604-599-0502. To remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or solvecrime.ca - with files from Aaron Hinks
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The rescue of two young men from the waters of Boundary Bay Monday evening “serves as an important reminder to local boaters and recreational enthusiasts to be prepared for all weather conditions when heading out on the water.” Crews were tasked with locating a vessel in distress just before 6 p.m. Jan. 20, according to officials with the Crescent Beach marine searchand-rescue station (RCM-SAR5). Spokesman Dean Donnelly said the pair were out for approximately two hours before they ran into trouble, at which time they called a friend who was on shore, as well as the RCMP. The latter triggered the marine response. According to Surrey RCMP, the men called 911 at 5:20 p.m. after their paddle broke and, caught in strong winds, they were unable to return to shore. Drifting in the channel in an inflatable boat, they were located after they managed to tie their vessel to a southern channel marker buoy, “making them easier to locate,” Donnelly said. “The two were in good spirits, despite the extended hours in the elements with wet clothing, entering the first stages of hypothermia.” Donnelly said crews on the shore and on the water worked with “hand in hand” with Surrey and White Rock RCMP to locate the vessel and carry out the rescue. He added that boaters heading out in any weather should always be prepared, including with safety gear such as a flashlight, duct tape and a whistle. And if trouble arises, call 911 or *16 immediately. Other safety tips Donnelly offered include: wear a life jacket, don’t overload the boat, take a boating-safety course and operate at a safe speed.
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