Body of youth who went missing on Cultus Lake over the weekend recovered: RCMP

The search for a missing teen who had fallen into the water at Cultus Lake has ended in tragedy. Our Cecilia Hua has more on how first responders are seeing an uptick in drowning-related incidents, and what you can do to keep yourself and your family safe.

By Emma Crawford

Posted August 11, 2026 11:23 am.

Last Updated August 11, 2026 3:50 pm.

Police say the body of a 13-year-old girl who went missing on Cultus Lake while paddleboarding over the weekend has been recovered.

The RCMP says its Underwater Recovery team found the body shortly after 2 p.m. Monday.

“Our thoughts and deepest condolences go out to the family and friends of the deceased,” says Cpl. Carmen Kiener of the Chilliwack RCMP.

“This is a heartbreaking outcome, and we are deeply sorry for their loss.”

Mounties say they first received a report of the missing girl — who was believed to have suffered a medical emergency before entering the water — shortly before 1:30 p.m. Saturday.

Police say she was not wearing a life jacket.

The investigation has now been turned over to the BC Coroners’ Service.

Cultus Lake, B.C. on Monday August 10, 2026. (CityNews Image)

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