Report of woman jumping into Kelowna creek triggers search and rescue operation
Members of Central Okanagan Search and Rescue search the Mission Creek on May 28, 2025. (Credit: Facebook/CentralOkanaganSAR)
A report of a young woman jumping into a swollen Kelowna creek Wednesday prompted a significant search and rescue effort that has since been stood down, according to crews, who are appealing for more information about the incident.
Central Okanagan Search and Rescue, along with Kelowna RCMP and the local fire department deployed to the mouth of Mission Creek around 5 p.m. in response to a 911 call.
'A young, fit female wearing a dark blue shirt and dark shorts was seen near the Casorso and Swamp Road bridge. Witnesses reported that she may have jumped into the creek, though this remains unconfirmed,' a social media post from COSAR said.
Ground and air searches were called off Wednesday night after a significant effort failed to locate anyone in the creek, which was 'fast-moving' and 'swollen with spring runoff,' according to COSAR.
The search was suspended Thursday.
'We're either waiting for this person to come forward or for someone to report her missing,' said COSAR Manager Duane Tresnich, in a social media update.
'At this point, we need more concrete evidence before we resume operations.'
Anyone with information is urged to call Kelowna RCMP at 250-762-3300.
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