Search and rescue teams sweep Kiskatinaw bridge area for suspected base jumper

FARMINGTON, B.C. — Search and rescue teams are sweeping the area of the Kiskatinaw Bridge on Highway 97 after RCMP received concerning reports of an individual on the bridge on March 26th.

Dawson Creek RCMP received calls about the incident on Tuesday at approximately 5:40 p.m.

Constable Emma Baron with the Dawson Creek RCMP says the individual in question was wearing gear suited for a base jumper.

“The individual was wearing a red windbreaker with some sort of extension,” said Baron.

“We looked out from the bridge with binoculars.  Search and rescue are  involved, but we found no individual in the area [at this time].”

Police closed the bridge for approximately one hour, redirecting traffic from the area.

Social media speculation surrounded RCMP locating a body as a possible suicide, something Baron has ruled out.

“We believe it was a base jumper at this point,” Baron said. “The guy apparently had a helmet on.  If you’re going to commit suicide, I don’t think you’d be wearing a helmet.”

Anyone with more information about this incident is asked to contact the Dawson Creek RCMP at 250-784-3700.