WorkSafeBC leading Cultus Lake investigation
Multiple agencies are investigating an incident at Cultus Lake water park that left 12 people – most of whom were students from Minnekhada Middle School – hospitalized with serious but not life-threatening injuries.
WorkSafeBC has taken over the investigation and will be working alongside Chilliwack RCMP, Fraser Health, and Technical Safety B.C.
At this point, investigators don’t believe the injuries were caused by “deliberate human action,” according to a release from Chilliwack RCMP.
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“This appears to be an isolated incident, and there is no ongoing risk to the public.” Stated Upper Fraser Valley RCMP spokesperson Cpl. Carmen Kiener.
No reopening date
After initially announcing a 48-hour closure, a representative from Cultus Lake water park stated that the closure will continue as needed to complete reviews and fix the problem.
While details are scarce, the “electrical incident” occurred at the bottom of a waterslide at a steel frame tent with handrails.
“The incident was tragic and we are deeply upset by what these children experienced at our park,” the release stated.
Cultus Lake pledged to report the findings from WorkSafeBC and Technical Safety B.C.
Community support
Speaking in the House of Commons on Tuesday, Port Coquitlam MP Ron McKinnon extended his support to everyone impacted.
“To the kids, get better soon. You have an entire community pulling for you,” he said.
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