FILE 2023-4311: On July 22, 2023 at about 4 p.m., Port Moody Fire Rescue, B.C. Ambulance and Port Moody Police attended Sasamat Lake for a report of a possible drowning.

Bystanders and Metro Vancouver parks staff pulled an unresponsive 14-year-old male from the
lake and performed C.P.R. until first responders arrived. The male was treated by paramedics and firefighters and was later airlifted to hospital by B.C. Air Ambulance. The male remains in hospital in critical condition. The beach was temporarily evacuated to make way for the Air Ambulance.

“This was a very traumatic incident and there were hundreds of people on the beach when it occurred” states Constable Sam Zacharias. “If you or anyone you know was impacted by today’s event at Sasamat Lake, please reach out to our Victim Services Unit at 604-937-1313.”

Constable Sam Zacharias, #122
Community & Media Relations Officer
Port Moody Police Department
sam.zacharias@portmoodypolice.com