Prince George RCMP respond to Floatplane crash in the Fraser River

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Prince George RCMP respond to Floatplane crash in the Fraser River


Dione Wearmouth, staff | Wednesday, Jul. 14th, 2021 

Fraser River (Photo courtesy of MyPGNow.com staff)

The Prince George RCMP responded to a floatplane that crashed into the Fraser River water earlier today (Wednesday).

According to Prince George RCMP Constable Jeniffer Cooper, police were called to the incident which occurred halfway between the Shelley Bridge and the Fraser River Bridge at about 3:30.

Two people were safely removed from the plane as police worked with the Conservation Officer Service, BCAS, and the Prince George Fire Rescue.

Cooper says it is unknown if the occupants of the plane were injured.

The cause of the crash is still unknown as the file is still under investigation.