26\u002Dyear\u002Dold man drowns on Saturday afternoon despite life\u002Dsaving attempts
According to media reports, District of North Vancouver Fire and Rescue Services Asst. Chief Dwayne Derban said emergency services were called to the lake on the eastern edge of Lynn Headwaters Regional Park at around 3:30 p.m. with reports of a man in medical distress.Start your day with a roundup of B.C.-focused news and opinion delivered straight to your inbox at 7 a.m., Monday to Friday.By clicking on the sign up button you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc.
Attempts were being made to resuscitate a man in that group and firefighters were able to take over, after which an ambulance arrived and further life-saving efforts were made.According to the Vancouver Trails website, Rice Lake is easy to access and is a quiet and calm lake which sits within the boundaries of Metro Vancouver. It is suitable for fishing but not a recommended swimming lake.Our in-depth journalism is possible thanks to the support of our subscribers.
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