Heroic Bystanders Jump into Kamloops River to Rescue Car Occupants
Bystander describes jumping into action after car plunged into Kamloops, B.C., river

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In Kamloops, British Columbia, bystanders Cameron Granger and others jumped into the North Thompson River to rescue a woman after a car plunged into the fast-flowing waters. Despite their efforts, a 24-year-old woman is presumed drowned, and search operations have been temporarily suspended due to unsafe conditions.
- 01Cameron Granger and other bystanders acted quickly when they saw a car plunge into the North Thompson River.
- 02A 21-year-old woman was successfully rescued, but a 24-year-old woman is presumed drowned.
- 03Visibility issues and high river levels have led to the suspension of search efforts by rescue officials.
- 04Natasha Winston described her husband, Pierre Beaulieu, as a hero for his role in the rescue.
- 05A memorial has been established near the site of the incident to honor the victims.
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On Sunday evening, Cameron Granger was driving on Schubert Drive in Kamloops, British Columbia, when he saw frantic bystanders signaling for help. He and two others jumped into the North Thompson River after a car had plunged into the fast-moving water. Granger recalled his instinct to help, stating, "I was just doing what I would want somebody else to do for me." He and another bystander managed to rescue a 21-year-old woman from the vehicle, but a 24-year-old woman remains missing and is presumed drowned. The search for the car has been temporarily suspended due to poor visibility and high river levels, which are swollen from spring snowmelt. Diana Gerlof from Kamloops Search and Rescue indicated that conditions are unsafe for rescue crews. Natasha Winston, a local resident, described her husband, Pierre Beaulieu, as a hero for his efforts to assist in the rescue, emphasizing the traumatic experience for everyone involved. A memorial has been set up near the site to honor those affected by the incident.
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The incident has deeply affected the local community, highlighting the risks associated with the river and the bravery of bystanders.
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