The BC Coroners Service has confirmed the identity of a man who died in hospital on April 2, 2014, after a boating incident near Nanaimo on April 1, 2014.

The man was Michael Jeffrey Little, aged 63, from Nanaimo.

Mr. Little was in a boat on Westwood Lake, near Nanaimo, when the vessel overturned. Emergency personnel attended the scene and airlifted Mr. Little to Victoria General Hospital, however, resuscitation efforts were unsuccessful.

The BC Coroners Service continues to investigate the death of Mr. Little.

The family of Mr. Little has been notified of his death. On behalf of family members, the BC Coroners Service asks that the media respect their privacy at this difficult time.

The BC Coroners Service expresses its condolences to the family and friends of Mr. Little.

For further information, please contact:

Matthew Brown
BC Coroners Service
250 356-9133