Cliff jumping in Lynn Canyon ‘extremely dangerous’: officials [Video]

Ahead of the B.C. Day long weekend and with hot weather set to return, first responders in North Vancouver are urging people visiting Lynn Canyon to avoid an “extremely dangerous” activity in the popular park.

North Vancouver RCMP and the District of North Vancouver Fire and Rescue Service issued a reminder of the hazards of this activity Wednesday, along with a video they hope will help raise awareness among those considering cliff jumping.

“It is extremely dangerous to cliff jump in Lynn Canyon,” said Fire Chief Mike Danks. “Not only are there underwater rock hazards not visible from above the surface, but there are also extremely strong currents. Even in the summer, the water is very cold and hypothermia can set in quickly.”

Despite signs warning people of the hazards and fences set up to prevent access, people still go out of bounds – putting themselves at risk on the …