Advocates are raising concerns about boater safety in B.C.'s Lower Mainland after a 10-year-old child died and another was seriously injured when an inflatable tube they were on was hit by a speedboat in North Vancouver waters on June 7. Alcohol and speed are suspected factors. Calls are being made for more education and enforcement of boating rules, particularly regarding alcohol and speed limits, in busy waterways.
Boater safety concerns raised following death of 10-year-old in B.C. waters
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TL;DR: Key points with love ❤️Advocates are raising concerns about boater safety in B.C.'s Lower Mainland after a 10-year-old child died and another was seriously injured when an inflatable tube they were on was hit by a speedboat in North Vancouver waters on June 7. Alcohol and speed are suspected factors. Calls are being made for more education and enforcement of boating rules, particularly regarding alcohol and speed limits, in busy waterways.
Trending- 1 June 7 (Saturday evening): Boating accident in North Vancouver.
- 2 June 9 (Monday afternoon): Driver taken into custody; advocates raise concerns.
- Death of a child
- Serious injury of another child
- Driver taken into custody
- Increased public and advocate attention on boater safety
- Calls for policy changes and increased enforcement
What: Death of a 10-year-old child and serious injury of another in a boating accident, leading to renewed calls for boater safety enforcement.
When: Saturday evening (June 7, 2025), Monday afternoon (June 9, 2025).
Where: North Vancouver, B.C.'s Lower Mainland, British Columbia waters.
Why: To prevent future accidents and deaths; due to suspected alcohol and speed as factors in the recent crash; existing rules are not always followed; perceived lack of enforcement.
How: Advocates calling for more education and enforcement; Boating B.C. Association running a safety campaign; Tsleil-Waututh Nation Chief calling for active enforcement at boat launches; Canadian Safe Boating Council advocating for more enforcement.