Power Boat Run Ashore

By Jon Manchester

Police in Lake Country are investigating the case of a power boat being run ashore in Okanagan Centre. The 26-foot cabin cruiser was discovered grounded June 22 about 100 metres south of the Okanagan Centre Safe Harbour.

"The boat was run right out of the water and almost into the woods," said Lake Country Fire Chief Steve Windsor.

While RCMP say there is no indication at this point the boat was stolen, they have not been able to reach the registered owner, and Windsor said it is suspected the owner may not have been behind the wheel. No one was in the boat when fire rescue arrived on scene; it appeared as if it had been abandoned.

RCMP spokesman Cpl. Joe Duncan said three people were witnessed walking away from the area and getting into a white truck, which then left the area. Police have not yet been able to track down the truck or its occupants. 

Update June 24: RCMP say the owner paid for the boat to be retrieved. The boat was not stolen and no charges are pending.  

Originally published here.