On August 21,
2011, at 7:41 p.m., Oliver/Osoyoos RCMP were dispatched to a report of a boat
collision on Osoyoos Lake adjacent to Spartan Drive. Members of the RCMP Marine
Section assisting on another investigation, also attended to lend their expertise.   An 18 foot Blue Bayliner 1850CS boat collided with a 23 foot Yamaha RR230 Twin Engine boat. The operator of the Bayliner, a 55 year old Chilliwack male, was onboard with  other occupants. The operator of the Yamaha, a 41 year old North Vancouver female was the sole occupant of the Yamaha.  There was significant damage to the Yamaha boat but only minor injuries reported.  Both operators are being investigated under the Canada Shipping Act for a number of boating-related offences.

 

On August 22, 2011, at 12:41 p.m., Oliver/Osoyoos RCMP were dispatched to a watercraft collision at Gyro Beach in Osoyoos. A 19 year-old Abbotsford male on a rental Seadoo, struck another Seadoo being operated by his 23 year old sister and 50 year old
aunt. The male apparently approached his sister to speak with her, not realizing that he had too much momentum and struck the other Seadoo with force in the rear. Both operators were transported to South Okanagan General Hospital for examination but were later released with minor injuries. Operator inexperience is believed to be a significant contributing factor.  No charges are being pursued.