Lions Bay tragedy claims youthful hiker in fatal fall
Tuesday, May 6, 2025, 1:21 pm
Local authorities report that a 16‐year‐old hiker lost his life after falling down a gully near Lions Bay, with another hiker rescued during the search. The incident has shaken the community and raised urgent questions about trail safety protocols in the area.
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Sea to Sky RCMP-Squamish and North Shore and Lions Bay Search and Rescue were called in at 3:34 p.m. about two hikers who had been separated and were lost in the area.
LIONS BAY - RCMP say a 16-year-old hiker is dead after falling down a gully near Lions Bay, B.C.
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