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Police and SAR looking for 23-year-old Alex Brown
Kimberley RCMP is currently trying to locate Alex Brown after he jumped into the St. Mary’s River on Saturday, July 5 shortly after 7 p.m.
Police were notified by a friend who observed Alex, aged 23, jump into the St. Mary’s River approximately 15 km upstream from Marysville near Kimberley. Alex surfaced after jumping in, but then disappeared from sight.
Search and Rescue (SAR) teams began searching the river Saturday night; they continued through Sunday with teams from Kimberley, Cranbrook, Fernie, Sparwood, Columbia Valley and Nelson.
Over 35 volunteers have been involved in the search. A helicopter was utilized both Saturday and Sunday. On Monday an aircraft with two spotters flew the river from Lake Koocanusa to St Mary’s Lake.
Additional swift waster search teams from other areas are being brought in to assist and will resume the river search Monday afternoon.
Alex is described as 5’5’’, 130 pounds with shoulder length blonde hair and moustache. He was wearing brown shorts at the time.
If anybody has further information please contact the Kimberley RCMP (250)-427-4811.
Cpl. Chris Newel,
Kimberley RCMP