The BC Coroners Service has confirmed the identity of a girl who died following a skiing incident at Panorama Mountain Village ski slope on Feb. 20, 2014.

She was Rachel Dawn Deugau, aged 12, of Langham, Saskatchewan, a small community located 35 kilometres northwest of Saskatoon.

Rachel was skiing with family members at the Panorama Mountain Village when, late in the morning of Feb. 20, she lost control and skied into trees at the side of the run.

She was transported by air ambulance to hospital in Invermere, but could not be resuscitated.

The BC Coroners Service and RCMP continue to investigate this death.

Rachel's family has been notified of her death. On behalf of family members, the BC Coroners Service asks that the media respect their privacy at this difficult time.

For further information, please contact:

Larry Marzinzik
Regional Coroner, Interior Region
BC Coroners Service
250 861-7429