The BC Coroners Service has confirmed the identity of a man who died in Skaha Lake near Penticton on July 3, 2016.

He is Flaviu Attila Struczul, aged 33, of Satu Mare, Romania.

Mr. Struczul was visiting from Romania with a friend. They and friends from the Lower Mainland were camping at Skaha Lake for the long weekend. About 1:45 p.m. on July 3, 2016, Mr. Struczul, who was paddle-boarding on the lake, was witnessed to fall from the board after being hit by a gust of wind. He was seen to be in trouble in the water shortly afterwards, and emergency services were summoned. Mr. Struczul was found in about two metres of water about 20 minutes later, and was rushed to Penticton Regional Hospital. Unfortunately Mr. Struczul could be not resuscitated.

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

Mr. Struczul’s family has been notified of his death. On behalf of family members, the BC Coroners Service requests that the media respect their privacy during this difficult time.