Police cordon off part of Crescent Beach amid reports of possible drowning – BC

There was a large police presence at Crescent Beach in South Surrey on Monday, amid reports of a possible drowning.

Police cordoned off a section of the beach and could be seen investigating a rocky area of the shoreline.

BC Emergency Health Services said it was called “in relation to a drowning” at the beach shortly after 4:30 p.m.

Two ambulances responded, but no one was transported from the scene.

Surrey RCMP says the investigation is in its early stages but there is no indication of anything suspicious.

The BC Coroners Service will be investigating as well.

The beach remained open amid the investigation.

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