Author: Owen Thompson
Owen Thompson
Owen Thompson is a dedicated local news journalist based in Squamish with over 11 years of reporting experience. A graduate of the University of British Columbia, he has contributed to The Squamish Chief and Global BC, covering community affairs, regional development, and climate issues. Owen is an active member of the Canadian Association of Journalists and regularly collaborates with organizations promoting sustainable living and youth media literacy.
A tragic accident has claimed the life of a hiker near Squamish, British Columbia. The hiker fell into Crooked Falls, a scenic but steep waterfall located in the Squamish Valley. The incident happened on Thursday evening, prompting an immediate emergency response. Local police confirmed they received a call around that time reporting a person had fallen while hiking in the area. Search and rescue crews were quickly dispatched to the scene. Despite their efforts, the hiker was found without signs of life and was declared dead at the location. Due to the steep, dangerous terrain and fading daylight, rescue crews…
A tragic accident has claimed the life of a hiker in the upper Squamish Valley area of British Columbia. The incident occurred at Crooked Falls, a popular yet rugged hiking spot located along the Sigurd Trail, known for its steep paths and scenic views. Local authorities confirmed that the hiker slipped and fell into the waterfall on Thursday evening. Members of the Sea-to-Sky RCMP and Squamish Search and Rescue (SAR) responded to the emergency call shortly after the fall was reported. When rescue teams arrived, they found that the hiker had not survived the fall. The challenging landscape, combined with…