MAPLE Ridge RCMP are currently on scene responding to a marine incident.

On Monday, April 27 at approximately 10:35 a.m., RCMP responded to a report of a marine incident in the 22400-block of River Road near the Port Haney Wharf.

Frontline officers immediately attended the area and learned that an adult male may have fallen into the Fraser River at this location and did not resurface.

Officers searched the surrounding area and did not observe anyone in distress in the water or surfacing on the waterline.

Maple Ridge RCMP have deployed the detachment’s boat and is being assisted by BC RCMP Air Services, Maple Ridge Fire and Rescue Services, and BC Emergency Health Services. Ridge Meadows Search and Rescue has also been deployed to assist and the BC RCMP Underwater Recovery Team has been notified.

Investigators are also speaking with numerous individuals on scene to determine the exact circumstances surrounding the incident.

The roadway towards Port Haney Wharf is closed off to the public as police and emergency services providers continue their investigation and search efforts. The public is asked to avoid the area at this time.

Anyone with further information about this incident is asked to contact Maple Ridge RCMP at 604-463-6251 and quote file #2026-7971.

For all matters involving emergency assistance, call 9-1-1.