Fatal hiking accident on Bastion Mountain
By Trail Champion
On April 21, 2025, at 5:52 p.m., Salmon Arm RCMP responded to a tragic hiking incident on Bastion Mountain involving three local teens, according to RCMP Cpl. James Grandy.
“A 17-year-old male, walking ahead of two friends, disappeared near the top of a 200-foot cliff, believed to have slipped and fallen,” Grandy said. “One of the friends’ fathers located the victim at the base of the cliff, unresponsive.”
He said Search and Rescue members rappelled down to the victim, confirming he was deceased.
“This is another tragic event that will greatly affect our community,” says S/Sgt. Simon Scott. “We’re deeply saddened by the tragic loss of a young life. Our thoughts and heartfelt condolences go out to the family, friends, and all those impacted by this devastating event.”
The BC Coroners Service is conducting their own parallel investigation.
