On Monday Oct. 2, the Sunshine Coast RCMP responded to a call for assistance involving a stranded vehicle and occupants within the Skookumchuck Narrows Provincial Park.
Upon arrival it was learned six tourists from Delta, B.C. had visited the Narrows in the early afternoon. Due to concerns about the ability of one of the elderly visitors to make the return journey, the owner of a Toyota 4Runner SUV attempted to drive the approximately three kilometres into the viewing area to pick up this person.
The driver ignored signs identifying the path as a walking trail and, incredibly, managed to navigate almost two kilometres on the trail. The vehicle sustained significant damage and became immovable adjacent to Brown Lake.
All visitors escaped injury and managed to walk out and find local accommodation for the night.
The RCMP, ICBC and B.C. Parks are investigating the best means to remove the vehicle while causing the least environmental damage. The parks department is looking into charges.
