Based on an RCMP press launch, a 68-year-old man who went lacking at Solar Peaks Resort, British Columbia, on December 10 has been situated and is unfortunately deceased.
Thomasz Jaholkowski was final seen boarding the West Bowl Specific chairlift at roughly 11:35 a.m. on Tuesday. This new raise opened this season and offers entry to expanded terrain on the fringe of the resort’s boundaries.
On December 12, the Tk’emlúps Rural RCMP Detachment requested the general public’s help in finding the skier. He was later found deceased close to an space of the ski resort. No criminality is suspected in his demise. The BC Coroners Service has been notified and can be investigating.
The seek for Jaholkowski concerned Tk’emlúps Rural RCMP Detachment, Kamloops Search and Rescue (KSAR), Solar Peaks Ski Patrol, and Aerial help from helicopters and drones.
“Mr. Jaholkowski doesn’t seem to have returned to his lodge room, nor has he been heard from since checking into the run on Tuesday. We’re very involved for his well-being and are asking anybody who could have seen him or has data on his potential whereabouts, to please contact police as quickly as potential.”
– Corporal Crystal Evelyn, Kamloops RCMP spokesperson
Solar Peaks spokesperson Christina Antoniak confirmed with CBC Information that the incident marked the third individual to go lacking from the realm this 12 months. Nonetheless, the earlier two had been shortly discovered exterior the resort’s boundaries. Antoniak confirmed that the resort is reviewing its security measures and public messaging, notably in gentle of the brand new West Bowl Specific chairlift.
One other search effort started late Friday afternoon after their pals reported a gaggle of skiers and snowboarders lacking from Solar Peaks. The search continued via the night and into the early morning hours earlier than the people had been efficiently situated early Saturday morning (December 14). Guests are strongly urged to remain inside the marked boundaries for his or her security.
In gentle of the current search and rescue efforts, Solar Peaks Resort is eager to emphasise the people selected to disregard the roped and signed ski space boundary and desires to strengthen the significance of by no means leaving the ski space boundary.
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