The BC Coroners Service has confirmed the identity of a man who died following an incident on Paul Lake near Kamloops on July 12, 2014.

He was Lyle Johnston, aged 84, from Surrey.

Mr. Johnston was staying at the family’s summer cabin on Paul Lake about 19 kilometres northeast of Kamloops and went down to the lake to cool off in the water. He was observed to be in distress in the water. Family and neighbours were able to rescue him from about five metres of water, and he was transported to Royal Inland Hospital in Kamloops. He died in hospital several hours later.

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

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

For further information, please contact:

Barb McLintock
Coroner, Strategic Programs
BC Coroners Service
250 356-9253