Rescuers are searching a lake in the Cowichan Valley after a boater was reported missing Tuesday.
North Cowichan Fire Chief Martin Drakelely says firefighters were called to Quamichan Lake shortly after 10 a.m. for a report of a man missing in the water.The missing man was wearing a monitor that allowed rescuers to determine the approximate area he went missing, according to the fire chief.
Police, paramedics, members of Cowichan Search and Rescue and Rowing Canada were assisting with the search Tuesday afternoon.The municipality is asking the public to avoid the area while the search is ongoing.
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