Death of young man who cliff-jumped at Twin Falls prompts warning from B.C. officials

The District of North Vancouver Fire and Rescue Service was called to Twin Falls in Lynn Canyon on Wednesday for a report of a swimmer in distress.

First responders are warning people that as the weather heats up, jumping into unknown bodies of water to cool down can be very dangerous.

The District of North Vancouver Fire and Rescue Service was called to Twin Falls in Lynn Canyon on Wednesday for a report of a swimmer in distress.

Assistant Chief Scott Ferguson told Global News that they were able to find the swimmer and pull them out of the water to a waiting B.C. Ambulance crew.

North Vancouver RCMP Const. Mansoor Sahak said the incident happened at about 5 p.m.

“It was reported that a group of friends were jumping off a cliff at the Twin Falls there,” he said.

“And one of the friends who did not know how to swim and had never cliff-jumped, jumped in the water and was underwater for approximately 30 minutes before first responders could get to him and rescue him.”

Sahak said that despite being airlifted to the hospital the young man in his 20s died. His next of kin are still being notified.

“We’re advising the public and especially young people who use Lynn Canyon Suspension Bridge or, you know, the cliff jumping there, the Twin Falls, to be extremely cautious,” he added.