One child dead, another critical after their inflatable is hit by speed boat in North Vancouver
A fun Saturday evening on the water in North Vancouver ended in tragedy when two kids being towed by boat in an inflatable tube were allegedly hit by a speed boat, leaving one dead and the other in critical condition.
North Vancouver RCMP and other first responders were called to the waters off Cates Park at about 6:30 p.m.
Emergency crews tried to give the children life-saving measures but one died at the waterfront. The second child was airlifted to hospital in critical condition.
The operator of the speed boat was arrested and is in custody while police investigate the cause of the fatal crash.
'Alcohol and speed may have been a factor in the collision,' said RCMP Cpl. Mansoor Sahak in a statement on Sunday afternoon.
'Our sincerest condolences to the child's family and friends as they deal with this tragic loss of life,' said Sahak, who said victim services has been called in and is supporting the family.
He said anyone who needs help dealing with the 'tragic incident' can call victim services at 604-969-7540.
Anyone who saw the crash or what happened beforehand, or took video at the scene, is asked to call investigators at 604-985-1311.
'Police have received multiple calls from witnesses, but there may be more out there,' said Sahak.
Eight units from B.C. Emergency Health Services, including an infant care team and a helicopter, along with crews from the Canadian Coast Guard and Royal Canadian Marine Search and Rescue, assisted police at the scene.
'This was a major incident that required a response from multiple agencies. North Vancouver RCMP would like to thank everyone involved,' said Sahak.
jruttle@postmedia.com
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