An 18-year-old individual hailing from Maple Ridge, British Columbia, tragically passed away following a fall from a chairlift at Cypress Mountain ski resort on Thursday evening. The West Vancouver Police Department responded to a medical distress call around 7:30 p.m., and the young man was pronounced deceased at the scene.
Authorities deemed the incident a “tragic accident” with no signs of foul play or mechanical issues related to the chairlift. The victim’s family has been informed and provided with support services.
The West Vancouver Police Department expressed its condolences to all affected by the unfortunate event. Emergency Health Services of British Columbia dispatched two ambulances and a paramedic specialist team, although no individuals required hospitalization.
Cypress Mountain acknowledged that the deceased was a guest at the resort and offered sincere condolences to the individual’s loved ones during this trying period. Support for the public impacted by the incident is available through Victims’ Services at 604-925-7468 or via Victim Link BC, reachable 24/7 at 1-800-563-0808 or VictimLinkBC.ca.