2 drownings in 3 days prompts warning from Okanagan officials [Video]

Okanagan Lake is once again living up to its reputation as the deadliest body of water in British Columbia, after police recovered a second drowning victim in just three days.

The most recent incident happened Monday near Kelowna’s City Park. RCMP confirmed the body of an adult was pulled from the water.

“This time of year, our snowpacks are melting rapidly. Our streams, rivers, and lakes are filling with cold, fast-moving water — and often debris,” said Const. Mike Della-Paolera of the Kelowna RCMP.

“It’s a little dangerous this time of year to be out there.”

Just two days earlier, another person was found dead in Okanagan Lake near Westside Road in Vernon. RCMP say the woman had last been seen kayaking and was not wearing a lifejacket when her body was recovered.

Officials are renewing calls for water safety ahead of what’s expected to be a busy — …