QUESNEL

Monday, June 8, 2026. Last updated on Thursday, June 11, 2026

UPDATE: Quesnel RCMP is updating the public that the body of a 17-year-old boy, who was presumed drowned following a boating incident, has been recovered.

On June 6, 2026, Quesnel RCMP received a report of a capsized vessel on Stony Lake, leaving four occupants in the water. Three individuals were able to safely make their way to shore; however, the operator of the boat did not resurface and despite initial search efforts was not located.

On June 9, the RCMP Underwater Recovery Team attended Stony Lake and, through their search efforts, located and recovered the deceased.

“Our thoughts remain with the family, friends, and community as they navigate this difficult loss,” said Quesnel RCMP Detachment Commander, S/Sgt. Richard Weseen. “Thank you to Quesnel Search and Rescue, Prince George Conservation, Prince George RCMP, BC Emergency Health Services, and the RCMP Underwater Recovery Team for their assistance.”

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A 17-year-old boy is presumed drowned following a boating incident on Stony Lake on Saturday night…

On June 6, 2026, Quesnel RCMP received a report of a capsized vessel on Stony Lake, leaving four occupants in the water. Three individuals were able to safely make their way to shore; however, the operator of the boat did not surface and could not be located.

Extensive search efforts have been undertaken but have not yet resulted in locating the missing youth. He has since been identified as a 17-year-old boy from Prince George, and his family have been notified.

“Our efforts to locate the boy are ongoing with our Underwater Recover Team anticipated to arrive tomorrow,” said Staff Sergeant Kris Clark of the BC RCMP. “Our thoughts are with the family, friends and loved ones as they cope with this tragic loss.”

Written and released by BC RCMP