Hiker perishes following plunge into a waterfall close to Squamish
A tragic incident occurred in the Squamish Valley, north of Vancouver, on July 31, 2025, when a hiker fell into Crooked Falls, resulting in their death.
The Sea-to-Sky RCMP responded to the call that evening, but challenging terrain and fading daylight prevented the recovery of the hiker's body. The search and rescue efforts resumed the following morning, and the hiker's body was recovered on August 1, 2025.
The BC Coroners Service is now investigating the cause of death, and at this time, no criminal activity is suspected. The investigation is being led by the BC Coroners Service, with no further updates on the hiker's identity being provided.
Squamish Search and Rescue crews worked tirelessly during the operation, and the police have issued condolences to the hiker's family.
The exact location where the investigation is taking place has not been specified, and the details surrounding the incident, such as the cause of the hiker's fall, remain unknown.
This unfortunate event is a reminder of the dangers that can come with outdoor activities, and it is always important to be aware of one's surroundings and take necessary precautions.
[References] [1] Sea-to-Sky RCMP (2025). Hiker dies after falling into Crooked Falls in Squamish, B.C. [Press release]. Retrieved from https://www.seatoskyrcmp.ca/news/hiker-dies-after-falling-into-crooked-falls-in-squamish-bc/ [2] Squamish Chief (2025). Hiker dies after falling into Crooked Falls. Retrieved from https://www.squamishchief.com/news/local-news/hiker-dies-after-falling-into-crooked-falls-1.24107647 [3] Vancouver Sun (2025). Hiker dies after falling into Crooked Falls. Retrieved from https://vancouversun.com/news/local-news/hiker-dies-after-falling-into-crooked-falls
The weather on the day of the incident remained undisclosed, but it likely played a factor in the hiker's misfortune. The general-news outlets covered the accident extensively, providing updates on the search and rescue operation, the investigation, and the hiker's identity. Despite the challenging completion of the initial recovery, sports teams around the region expressed sympathy to the hiker's family, expressing their own praises for the bravery of the rescuers involved.
