WEST Vancouver Police on Friday said that an 18-year-old man from Maple Ridge was pronounced dead at the scene after a fall from a chairlift at Cypress Mountain Resort on Thursday evening.

Emergency Services were called at approximately 7:27 p.m. on January 15, after reports of someone in medical distress after a fall from a chairlift.

“All available evidence points to this being a tragic accident”, said Suzanne Birch, spokesperson for West Vancouver Police Department. “There are no obvious indications of technical or mechanical issues with the chairlift. As the death appears to be non-suspicious, the investigation is now with the Coroner’s Office.”

The West Vancouver Police Department extended its deepest condolences to the family and friends of this young man. “We acknowledge how upsetting this would have been for everyone in the vicinity. Victim’s services were on scene last night and continue to be available to the public. Anyone who was impacted is invited to reach out for support by calling us at 604-925-7468,” it added.