
West Vancouver man drowns trying to rescue his dog
Global News
A married couple was walking their dog around 9 p.m. on Friday at Cypress Falls Park, when the dog was swept away after entering the water.
A West Vancouver man died after entering a fast-flowing creek trying to rescue his dog.
According to police, a married couple was walking their dog around 9 p.m. on Friday at Cypress Falls Park, when the dog was swept away after entering the water.
In his attempt to retrieve the dog, the man in his 40s was also swept away by the fast current.
Rescue attempts to find and save the man in the evening were unsuccessful.
The man’s body was discovered just before 8 a.m. on Saturday. The dog was found deceased as well.
Out of respect for the privacy of the man’s family, West Vancouver Police will not be releasing his name.
“This was not the outcome we had all hoped for and it is an enormous tragedy for the family of the victim and our community,” said Sgt. Mark McLean.
“Our hearts go out to them”.













