An 18-year-old man from Maple Ridge, B.C., has died after falling from a chairlift at Cypress Mountain ski resort on Thursday evening.
West Vancouver Police Department officers responded to reports of a person in medical distress at the resort around 7:30 p.m. The man was pronounced dead at the scene.
Police call incident a tragic accident
Police described the death as a “tragic accident” in a statement released Friday. Investigators said the incident does not appear suspicious and there were no obvious signs of a technical or mechanical issue with the chairlift.
The victim’s family has been notified and is receiving support. Victim Services was also called to assist witnesses who were at the resort at the time of the incident.
“The West Vancouver Police Department extends our deepest condolences to all impacted by this tragic incident,” police said in the statement.
Emergency crews respond to scene
BC Emergency Health Services confirmed it responded with two ambulances and a paramedic specialist response unit. No patients were transported to hospital.
Cypress Mountain confirmed the fatality involved a resort guest and said it is cooperating with authorities.
Resort offers support resources
In an email statement, Cypress Mountain expressed condolences to the victim’s family and friends and encouraged anyone affected to seek support.
Members of the public who need assistance can contact Victim Services at 604-925-7468. Support is also available through VictimLinkBC, which operates 24 hours a day by calling or texting 1-800-563-0808 or visiting VictimLinkBC.ca.
