43-year-old Oklahoma man dies at Whistler

By Contributor

Whistler RCMP are investigating a sudden death which occurred on Whistler Mountain on Jan. 7. RCMP were contacted after a skier on Franz’s Meadows was passing a cliff area and noticed a male who appeared to be in need of help. When the male didn’t respond to the passerby, he contacted Whistler Blackcomb Ski Patrol to attend. RCMP from Whistler Detachment also attended the scene. Attempts were made to treat the male by ski patrol and physicians at the scene, however they were unable to revive the male, according to Sgt. Rob Knapton of the Whistler Detachment.

"From the male’s injuries and the location of the body, it appears that the male fell from the cliff area above Franz’s Meadows," said Knapton. "Whistler RCMP are still investigating along with the B.C. Coroner Service to determine exactly what occurred."

The name of the deceased male, a 43-year-old male from Oklahoma, is being withheld pending notification of their next of kin.