UPDATE:
At approximately 6:30 p.m., the man who was calling out for help called the Chilliwack RCMP and advised that he was safe and was able to get himself out of the river.
ON Saturday, January 18 at 10:53 a.m., Chilliwack RCMP officers were called to 41877 No. 3 Road for a report of a person in distress in the Vedder River. An unknown man was heard shouting for help and moments after was silent.
First responders, including Chilliwack Search and Rescue, attended. First responders located two fishing rods and a green Bass Pro Shop toque, in the water near where the screams were heard, but did not find anyone in the water.
Chilliwack RCMP are looking for any witnesses that may have information about this incident or can help them identify the individual. The two fishing rods are a black and red Bass Pro Shop spin castor and a brown and gold 11.5-foot trophy bait castor.
If you have any information, you are requested to contact the Chilliwack RCMP at 604-792-4611 and quote file number 2025-2344.